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2014-2015 University Catalog
EFFECTIVE DATE AUGUST 1, 2014
CATALOG DISCLAIMER
This Student Catalog contains only general guidelines and information. It is not intended to be
comprehensive or to address all the possible applications of, or exceptions to, the policies and procedures
of Touro. While there has been an attempt to be comprehensive, some of the subjects described in this
catalog are covered in greater detail in official policy and procedure documents located in academic
program handbooks and posted within Blackboard. Students should refer to these documents for specific
information, since this catalog only briefly summarizes some of those policies. For that reason, if students
have any questions concerning a particular policy or procedure, they should address specific questions
to the Academic Program or Student Affairs administrators. Please note that the terms of the full official
policies are controlling in the case of any inconsistency.
This catalog is neither written nor meant to confer any rights or privileges on students or impose any
obligations on Touro University California (TUC). No individual or representative of Touro (except the
President) has the authority to enter into any agreement or understanding contrary to the above.
This catalog is written for informational purposes only and may contain errors. The policies, procedures
and practices described herein may be modified, supplemented or discontinued in whole or in part, at
any time with or without notice. However TUC will attempt to inform students of any changes as they
occur. However, it is each student’s responsibility to keep current on all university policies, procedures
and practices. It is a student’s responsibility to review university policies and procedures in detail and to
request any clarification needed from the academic or student affairs administrator in charge of the area
in question. Violation of university policies or procedures may result in disciplinary action, including
dismissal from the academic program and/or university. Action may be taken against a student
notwithstanding their failure to appear or otherwise participate in disciplinary or grievance proceeding.
Students are required to investigate for themselves as to whether the program they enroll in meets their
personal and career needs. Thus, TUC disclaims any liability for promises, assurances, representations,
warrantees or other statements made in its marketing or promotional materials, and makes absolutely no
promises, assurances, representations, warrantees or other statements concerning a student’s academic
success. While students expend significant sums associated with higher education, successful completion
of a course, program, or degree is dependent on many factors. The payment of tuition entitles a student
to register and matriculate in the courses and programs available and offered by the TUC college or
program in which the student is enrolled. In order for a degree to be earned, the required grades and
grade point averages must be achieved and maintained, and all other requirements of the school and
program must be fulfilled.
Registration and matriculation at Touro after the issuance of this catalog is consideration for and
constitutes a student’s knowing acceptance of the binding Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”)
mechanisms (including binding arbitration) contained herein. Thus, any dispute, claim or controversy
arising out of or related to your application, registration, matriculation, graduation or other separation
from Touro and/or this catalog, which is not resolved through Touro College and University System’s
ADR mechanisms shall be resolved exclusively through final and binding expedited arbitration
conducted solely before the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), or any successor in interest, in
accordance with the AAA Rules then in effect. The location of the arbitration shall be at a convenient
office on a Touro campus where the student is (or was last) affiliated.
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Table of Contents
PROVOSTS’ WELCOME............................................................................................... 8
MASTER CALENDAR 2014-2015................................................................................. 9
ABOUT TOURO UNIVERSITY................................................................................... 12
University Location Information & Directions....................................................................... 14
Board of Trustees......................................................................................................................... 15
Mission of Touro College........................................................................................................... 16
Mission of Touro University California................................................................................... 16
Vision Statement of Touro University California................................................................... 16
Institutional Goals for the University....................................................................................... 16
Institutional Student Learning Outcomes................................................................................ 16
CATALOG RIGHTS...................................................................................................... 17
ACCREDITATIONS...................................................................................................... 18
UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION............................................................................. 21
DEGREES OFFERED..................................................................................................... 23
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY............................................................................ 24
ADMISSIONS................................................................................................................. 25
Admissions Office Contact Information.................................................................................. 25
Eligibility....................................................................................................................................... 25
Application Information............................................................................................................. 26
Technical Standards.................................................................................................................... 27
Background Check Disclosure Statement................................................................................ 28
Applicant Records....................................................................................................................... 29
Transfer Students......................................................................................................................... 29
Admissions Requirements by Academic Programs............................................................... 33
Additional Requirements for Accepted Students................................................................... 37
Pre-Matriculation Immunization Requirements..................................................................... 37
Transcript Requirements............................................................................................................ 41
New Student Arrival Information............................................................................................. 42
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) Requirement............................................................. 43
Drug Screening Procedures ....................................................................................................... 44
Crime Awareness & Campus Security Act (Clery Act Information)................................... 45
Emergency Information.............................................................................................................. 46
ACADEMIC REGULATIONS & POLICIES............................................................... 48
Academic Integrity Statement................................................................................................... 48
Registrar Office Contact Information....................................................................................... 48
Academic Record Privacy/FERPA Statement........................................................................ 49
Matriculation/Registration Process.......................................................................................... 49
Enrollment Status........................................................................................................................ 50
Adding/Dropping/Repeating classes..................................................................................... 51
Remediation................................................................................................................................. 53
Elective Courses........................................................................................................................... 53
Class Attendance......................................................................................................................... 54
Ordering Transcripts................................................................................................................... 54
Leave of Absences (LOA)........................................................................................................... 55
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Honors........................................................................................................................................... 59
Graduation ................................................................................................................................... 59
Withdrawal Procedures.............................................................................................................. 60
Credit Hours................................................................................................................................. 62
Grades........................................................................................................................................... 62
Academic Progress and Disciplinary Actions......................................................................... 66
Student Records........................................................................................................................... 68
TUITION AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE............................................................. 72
Bursar Office Contact Information............................................................................................ 72
Bursar Office Procedures............................................................................................................ 72
Tuition Chart................................................................................................................................ 75
Tuition Refund Schedule............................................................................................................ 76
Financial Assistance.................................................................................................................... 77
Financial Aid Office Contact Information................................................................................ 78
Federal Work-Study Program.................................................................................................... 79
Financial Aid Basics.................................................................................................................... 80
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)............................................................ 82
Scholarships.................................................................................................................................. 83
Veterans Benefits......................................................................................................................... 84
CAMPUS RESOURCES................................................................................................. 86
Parking.......................................................................................................................................... 86
Vehicle Towing ........................................................................................................................... 86
Lockers ......................................................................................................................................... 87
Lost and Found ........................................................................................................................... 87
Library........................................................................................................................................... 87
Library Contact Information...................................................................................................... 88
Bookstore Information................................................................................................................ 89
Constitution Day.......................................................................................................................... 89
Computer Services & Electronic Resources............................................................................. 89
Information Technology Contact Information........................................................................ 90
Student Resources....................................................................................................................... 90
Housing Information.................................................................................................................. 90
Master Calendar/Room Reservations...................................................................................... 91
Student Health Center (SHC).................................................................................................... 92
Student Health Center Contact Information........................................................................... 92
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)..................................................................................... 94
Student Counseling Center........................................................................................................ 95
Student Counseling Center Contact Information................................................................... 95
Student Disability Services......................................................................................................... 96
Lactating Mothers........................................................................................................................ 97
Academic Support and Academic Services Contact Information........................................ 98
Faculty Mentors/Advisors......................................................................................................... 98
Peer Tutoring................................................................................................................................ 99
Study Room Reservation Guidelines........................................................................................ 99
Institutional Advancement ..................................................................................................... 100
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Office of Alumni Relations Contact Information................................................................... 100
Office of Development Contact Information.......................................................................... 101
Office of External Relations Contact Information.................................................................. 101
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS................................................................................... 102
Student Government Association (SGA)................................................................................ 102
SGA Contact Information.......................................................................................................... 102
Recognition of Student Organizations ................................................................................... 102
Official Representation.............................................................................................................. 103
Student Activities Contact Information.................................................................................. 104
On-Campus Student Events...................................................................................................... 104
Student Organization Event Policy.......................................................................................... 104
Activities with Food................................................................................................................... 105
Use of the TUC Logo.................................................................................................................. 106
Student Organization Publicity Policy.................................................................................... 106
Publications................................................................................................................................. 106
Student Organization Infractions of Student Activities Policies......................................... 107
INSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENT......................................................................... 108
Dress Code................................................................................................................................... 108
Eating and Drinking in Classrooms/Laboratories................................................................ 108
Smoking....................................................................................................................................... 108
Drugs, Alcohol, Firearms & Hazing........................................................................................ 108
Substance Abuse Definitions:................................................................................................... 108
Sexual Harassment..................................................................................................................... 109
Impairment of Life Safety Devices/Systems.......................................................................... 109
JEWISH LIFE & CAMPUS LIFE .............................................................................. 110
Rabbi Contact Information........................................................................................................ 110
Calendar ...................................................................................................................................... 110
Shabbat Holidays........................................................................................................................ 111
TUC Kosher Food Guidelines................................................................................................... 113
PROGRAMS
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH SCIENCES..................................... 116
Administration............................................................................................................................ 116
Graduate School of Education (GSOE).................................................................................... 116
Graduate School of Health Sciences........................................................................................ 116
Joint Master of Physician Assistant Studies & Public Health (MSPAS/MPH) Program.116
Public Health Program.............................................................................................................. 117
School of Nursing ...................................................................................................................... 118
Student Learning Outcomes..................................................................................................... 119
Curriculum Information............................................................................................................ 119
COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE............................................................. 120
Administration............................................................................................................................ 120
Staff & Faculty............................................................................................................................. 120
Contact Information................................................................................................................... 121
Student Learning Outcomes..................................................................................................... 121
Curriculum Information............................................................................................................ 121
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COLLEGE OF PHARMACY....................................................................................... 123
Administration............................................................................................................................ 123
Staff & Faculty............................................................................................................................. 123
Contact Information................................................................................................................... 124
Program Learning Outcomes.................................................................................................... 124
Curriculum Information............................................................................................................ 127
APPENDIX A:
Access to and Disclosure of Educational Records................................................................. 128
APPENDIX B:
Drug Free Workplace................................................................................................................. 136
APPENDIX B.1:
Responsible Alcohol Use........................................................................................................... 139
APPENDIX C:
Student Conduct Code............................................................................................................... 144
APPENDIX D:
Policy and Procedures for Accommodating Students with Disabilities............................ 149
APPENDIX E:
Student Code of Responsibilities and Rights......................................................................... 156
APPENDIX F:
Resolution Process for Disputes and Grievances and Misconduct..................................... 160
APPENDIX G:
Financial Aid Online Resources............................................................................................... 165
APPENDIX H:
Policies Concerning Sex Discrimination Harassment and Complaint Procedure............ 166
APPENDIX I:
Gender Based and Sexual Misconduct Policy........................................................................ 172
APPENDIX J:
Drug Screening Procedures....................................................................................................... 181
APPENDIX K:
Touro College and University System Policy on Academic Integrity - June 2012............ 183
APPENDIX L:
(Excerpted from) Internet Services and User-Generated Content Policy........................... 200
INDEX............................................................................................................................. 207
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Provosts’ Welcome
WELCOME TO TOURO UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA
You have made a great choice for the next phase of your
education! Touro University California was established
to educate caring professionals to serve, to lead, and to
teach. Our mission is to provide quality programs in the
fields of health care and education in concert with the
Judaic commitment to social justice, intellectual pursuit,
and service to humanity. Touro University California is
an outstanding learning community preparing health
professionals and teachers for contemporary leadership
roles. Thank you for choosing to be a part of the Touro
University family.
Shelley Berkley, JD
CEO and Senior Provost Touro Western Division
WE HOPE THAT THIS CATALOG IS A GREAT
RESOURCE TO YOU
Please use this catalog as a primary resource for your
education and training at Touro University California.
Please don’t hesitate to contact the faculty, your Dean, the
Dean of Student Services or me at any time if you have
any questions or concerns. We wish that your education
and training at Touro University of California is all that
you have hoped for and need.
Marilyn Hopkins, PhD
Provost and Chief Operating Officer
Touro University California
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Master Calendar 2014-2015
SUMMER 2014
May 31 (Sat) MSMHA/Pharmacy last day of classes
June 2 (Mon) MPH Summer Classes Begin
June 3 (Tue) Eve of Shavuot – Preferably no exams- University Closes at 2 PM
June 4-5 (Wed-Thu) Shavuot (Days 1 & 2) – University Closed
June 8 (Sun) final grades for spring semester due all programs
June 9 (Mon) June conferral date
June 11-12 (Wed-Thu) Outside Rental of Lander Auditorium for MIT Promotion & Grad Events
June 12 (Thu) MSPAS/MPH Exam (8AM – Noon)
June 17 (Tue) MSPAS/MPH Final Exam (9AM – Noon)
June 18 (Wed) fall registration opens
June 18 (Wed) University summer census date
June 25 (Wed) MSPAS/MPH Exam (1PM – 5 PM)
June 26 (Thu) MSPAS/MPH Exam (8AM – Noon)
July 4 (Fri) Independence Day – University closed
July 9 (Wed) fall registration closes
July 15 (Tue) Fast of Tammuz – Fast Day/Preferably no exams
July 16 (Wed) MSPAS/MPH Exam (1PM – 5 PM)
July 18 (Thu) MSPAS/MPH Exam (9AM – Noon)
July 21 (Mon) GSOE summer grading period opens
July 24 (Thu) MSPAS/MPH Exam (9AM – Noon)
July 24 (Thu) GSOE summer session ends
July 25 (Fri) MSPAS/MPH Exam (9AM – Noon)
July 28-Aug 8 (Mon-Fri) MSPAS/MPH Class of 2016 Finals/Remediation Exams
July 30 (Wed) MSPAS/MPH Cumulative Exam (9 AM – Noon)
July 31 (Thu) MSPAS/MPH Cumulative Exam (9AM - 2 PM)
July 31 (Thu) MPH Summer Session Classes End
FALL 2014
Aug 1 (Fri) MPH Comprehensive Exam (8AM - 3 PM)
MSPAS/MPH Cumulative Exam (9AM - 2PM)
Aug 1 (Fri) Orientation for COM 2nd Year Students Followed by Classes
Aug 1 & 4 (Fri-Mon) COM & COP Orientation for Incoming Students
Aug 4 (Mon) Eve of Tisha B’Av
Aug 4 (Mon) Orientation for the MSPAS/MPH Class of 2017
Aug 4 (Mon) summer grading period closes
Aug 5 (Tue) Fast of Tisha B’Av – No school in session and no testing the following day
Aug 6 (Wed) COM & COP & MSPAS/MPH Fall Semester Classes Begin
Aug 15 (Fri) COM OMS1 Exam (8 to 10 AM)
Aug 18 (Mon) MSPAS/MPH Class of 2016 Fall Semester Begins
Aug 18-22 (Mon-Fri) MSPAS/MPH Class of 2015 Clinical Call Backs
Aug 21 (Thu) GSOE new student orientation
Aug 22 (Fri) MSPAS/MPH Clinical Summer Session Ends
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Master Calendar 2014-2015
MPH Fall Semester Classes Begin
Aug 24 (Sun) COM & COP White Coat Ceremony
Aug 25 (Mon) GSOE Fall session begins
Aug 25 (Mon) MSPAS/MPH Clinical Fall Session Begins
Sep 1 (Mon) Labor Day – University Closed
Sep 19 (Fri) GSOE no tuition refunds after this date
Sep 21 (Sun) COP Big Brother/Big Sister Event on Campus (Quad Area)
Sep 24 (Wed) Eve of Rosh Hashana – Preferably no exams (University Closes at 2 PM)
Sep 25 (Thu) Rosh Hashana (Day 1) – No school in session (University Closed)
Sep 26 (Fri) Rosh Hashana (Day 2) -- No school in session (University Closed)
Sep 28 (Sun) Fast of Gedalia – Preferably no exams
Oct 3 (Fri) Eve of Yom Kippur – Preferably no exams (University Closes at Noon)
Oct 4 (Sat) Yom Kippur
Oct 6 – 17 (Mon-Fri) University fall break
Oct 8 (Wed) Last day to drop classes without “W” on transcript
Oct 8 (Wed) Eve of Sukkot – Preferably no exams (University Closes at 12 PM)
Oct 9 - 10 (Thu) Sukkot (Days 1& 2) – University Closed
Oct 13 (Mon) University census date
Oct 11-14 (Sat-Tue) Intermediate Days of Sukkot – Preferably no exams
Oct 15 (Wed) Hoshana Rabba - No school in session (University Closes at 2 PM)
Oct 16 (Thu) Shmini Atzeret - No school in session (University Closed)
Oct 17 (Fri) Simchat Torah - No school in session (University Closed)
Oct 20 (Mon) Classes resume
Nov 5 (Wed) Inter-Professional Education (IPE) Event (8 AM to Noon)
Nov 17-21 (Mon-Fri) MSPAS/MPH Class of 2015 Clinical Call Backs
Nov 27-28 (Thu-Fri) Thanksgiving – University Closed
Dec 8 (Mon) GSOE fall semester grading period opens
Dec 8-19 (Mon-Fri) MSPAS/MPH Class of 2016 Final/Remediation Exams
Dec. 11 (Thu) GSOE Fall Semester Classes End
Dec 15 (Mon) fall semester grade entry opens for all programs
Dec 16-24 (Tues-Wed) Chanukah
Dec 19 (Fri) MPH Fall Semester Classes End
Dec 22 (Mon) GSOE fall semester grading period closes
Jan 2, 2015 (Fri) MSPAS/MPH Clinical Fall Session Ends
SPRING 2015
Jan 1 (Thu) New Year’s Day – University Closed
Jan 5 (Mon) MSPAS/MPH Clinical Spring Session Begins
Jan. 19 (Mon) Martin Luther King Day – University Closed
Feb. 16 (Mon) President’s Day – University Closed
Feb 17-20 (Mon – Fri) MSPAS/MPH Class of 2015 Clinical Call Backs
Feb 19-20 (Thu-Fri) MSPAS/MPH Class of 2016 Final/Remediation Exams
Feb. 23 (Mon) MSPAS/MPH Class of 2016 Rotations Begin
Mar 4 (Wed) Fast of Esther- Preferably no exams
Mar 5 (Thu) Purim – No school in session and no testing the following day
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Apr 3 (Fri) Eve of Passover – Preferably no exams
Apr 4-5 (Sat-Sun) Passover (Days 1&2) – No school in session and no testing the following day
April 6-9 (Mon-Thu) Intermediate Days of Passover – Preferably no exams
Apr 10-11 (Fri-Sat) Passover (Days 7&8) – No school in session
Apr 24 (Thu) MPH Spring Semester Classes End
May 18-22 (Mon-Fri) MSPAS/MPH Class of 2016 Callback Week
May 24-25 (Sun-Mon) Shavuot (Days 1&2) – No school in session & no testing the following day
May 25 (Mon) Memorial Day –University Closed
May 29 (Fri) MSPAS/MPH Class of 2015 Spring Session Ends
SUMMER 2015
May 26 (Tue) MSPAS/MPH Class of 2016 Summer Session Begins
June 1 (Mon) MPH Summer Session Classes Begin
July 3 (Fri) Independence Day Observed – University Closed
July 25 (Sat) Eve of Tisha B’Av - Preferably no exams
July 26 (Sun) Fast of Tisha B’Av – No school in session and no testing the following day
July 31 (Fri) MPH Summer Session Classes End.
Aug 17-21 (Mon-Fri) MSPAS/MPH Class of 2016 Callback Week
FALL 2015
Aug. 24 (Mon) MSPAS/MPH Class of 2016 Fall Semester Begins
Nov 16-20 (Mon – Fri) MSPAS/MPH Class of 2016 Callback Week
SPRING 2015
Feb 15-19 (Mon-Fri) MSPAS/MPH Class of 2016 Callback Week
Feb 22 – Apr 1 (Mon-Fri) MSPAS/MPH Class of 2016 Public Health Field Experience
Apr 4 – May 27 (Mon-Fri) MSPAS/MPH Class of 2016 Capstone
Please note that this calendar shows major examination blocks only and is not inclusive of all
examination dates that may occur within specific courses. Dates and/or qualifiers may change due to
unanticipated circumstances.
For the most current version of the Master Calendar visit:
http://studentservices.tu.edu/_resources/docs/otherservices/Master_Calendar.pdf
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About Touro University
TOURO UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT
Touro University California is a Jewish-sponsored independent institution of higher and professional
education founded by Bernard Lander, PhD, LHD. The institution derives its name from Judah and
Isaac Touro, leaders of colonial America who represented the ideal upon which we base our mission.
Touro College was chartered by the State of New York in 1970. The first students enrolled in 1971; the
class consisted of 35 liberal arts and science students. Since those early days, the Touro College and
University System has experienced substantial growth. Touro College has developed into a major
institution of higher education, which includes the following schools: The College of Arts and Sciences
(1971); the School of Health Sciences (1972); the School of General Studies (1974), the Graduate School
of Jewish Studies (1979); the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center (1980); the School for Lifelong Education
(1989); the New York School of Career and Applied Science (1995), the Graduate School of Education and
Psychology (1995); Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine Vallejo (founded in 1997 as the San
Francisco College of Osteopathic Medicine); Touro University International, offering degree programs on
the internet in Cypress, California (1999); the Lander College for Men in Kew Garden Hills (2000) created
in 2001 through a merger of two previously separate divisions, the School of General Studies (founded
in (1974) and the School of Career and Applied Studies (created in 1995); Touro University Nevada
(2004); and Touro College, Rome, Italy (2005). Touro opened a branch in Moscow in spring of 1991 and
its operations now include the Institute of Jewish Studies (branch campus) and a business program with
Moscow University Touro (an independent entity) operated through an inter-institutional agreement.
The branch campus in Jerusalem is home to the Graduate School of Jewish Studies, an undergraduate
business program and the Touro Israel Option (year abroad program). In October 2003, Touro opened a
small branch campus in Berlin.
The Touro College and University System has long been interested in medical education. In 1983, Touro
established the Center for Biomedical Education, a cooperative program leading to an M.D. from the
Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Israel’s premier school of applied sciences. Success in this and
other related programs led Touro founder, Dr. Bernard Lander to explore the possibility of establishing
a college of osteopathic medicine. Touro University sought incorporation in the State of California,
and in 1997 located a campus in the San Francisco Bay Area. The campus was moved to Mare Island,
California in 1999. Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUCOM) is the Founding College
of Touro University California. Touro University California is now composed of three colleges: the
College of Osteopathic Medicine (grants the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree – D.O. and the
Master of Science of Medical Health Science); the College of Pharmacy (founded in 2004 grants the Doctor
of Pharmacy and the Master of Science of Medical Health Science - Pharmacy Science); the College of
Health Sciences (founded in 2003) and the College of Education (founded in 2004) were combined into the
College of Education and Health Sciences in 2012, and grants the Master of Science in Physician Assistant
Studies-MSPAS; Master of Public Health-MPH; Master’s degree in Teacher Education and provides
teacher credentials; and the School of Nursing (founded in 2014) which grants the Masters of Science
Nursing.
As Dr. Lander looked to other potential sites for a college of osteopathic medicine, Nevada was chosen
as a potential site due to the current physician shortage in Nevada and the rapidly growing population
within Las Vegas and the surrounding communities. The Touro University California branch campus,
Touro University Nevada, began the College of Osteopathic Medicine and matriculated its first class in
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fall 2004, providing programs in osteopathic medicine and physician assistant studies. In 2005 Touro
University Nevada added the College of Health and Human Services providing graduate programs in
nursing, occupational therapy, and education.
DR. BERNARD LANDER – FOUNDER & FORMER PRESIDENT OF TOURO COLLEGE
Dr. Bernard Lander, from his early years as a Rabbi, as a Professor of Psychology, as the first
Commissioner of Human Rights in the State of New York, as a life-long educator, and as the founder
and President of Touro College and Touro University, embodied the finest concepts of a scientist and a
visionary in action. Many presidents dream of starting a new college, constructing a new building, or
developing new programs. Our founder opened twenty-nine campuses which now enroll over 30,000
students within a broad spectrum of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Excerpts from
his Commendation from the New York Legislature noted his consultative service to U.S. Presidents, his
talents as a compelling orator, his courageous championship for youth and the disenfranchised, and his
gift as a visionary who changed the landscape of learning.
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About Touro University
University Location Information
Touro University California Main Address:
Touro University California
1310 Club Drive, Mare Island
Vallejo, CA 94592
Main Reception Telephone Number......................................................................(707) 638-5200
Building Street Addresses
Administration and Faculty 1 – Building H83.............................................. 1549 Azuar Drive
Administration and Faculty 2 – Building H84.............................................. 1553 Azuar Drive
Lander Hall – Building H86............................................................................. 1557 Azuar Drive
Library – Building 1322 .................................................................................... 1545 Azuar Drive
Farragut Inn.......................................................................................................... 1750 Club Drive
Wilderman Hall................................................................................................... 1310 Club Drive
School of Nursing.............................................................................................. 1091 Azuar Drive
Driving directions to the campus can be found on the university homepage (tu.edu) under the “Contact
Us” tab on the lower half of the front page http://www.tu.edu/contact.html.
Visitors
Only registered students, Touro University California faculty and staff are permitted in the TUC
buildings. Non-students are not allowed to attend any instructional sessions without the special
permission of the College Dean or Program Chair and the course instructor. Students wishing to bring
a visitor to any campus building must pre-arrange for approval of the visitor. Students can ask for this
permission, for a special visitor’s pass, and for a visitor parking pass by contacting the Associate Dean of
Student Services.
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TOURO COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mark Hasten, D.H.L., Chairman
Abraham Biderman, Chairman of the Board
Dr. Ben Chouake
Rabbi Menachem Genack
Rabbi Doniel Lander
Martin Oliner, Esq.
Jack Weinreb
Solomon Goldfinger
Dr. Lawrence Platt
David Lichtenstein
Steve Rosenberg
Zvi Ryzman
Alan Kadish, M.D., President Touro College University System
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About Touro University
MISSION OF TOURO COLLEGE
Touro College is an independent institution of higher and professional education under Jewish
sponsorship, established to perpetuate and enrich the Jewish heritage and to serve the larger community
in keeping with the Judaic commitment to social justice, intellectual pursuit, and service to humanity.
MISSION OF TOURO UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA
The mission of Touro University California is to provide quality educational programs
in the fields of health care and education in concert with the Judaic commitment to social justice,
intellectual pursuit, and service to humanity.
VISION STATEMENT OF TOURO UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA
Educating caring professionals to Serve, to Lead, to Teach.
INSTITUTIONAL GOALS FOR THE UNIVERSITY
• To be an exemplary center for teaching, service and research in the health sciences and education.
• To be supportive of the educational, personal and professional development of a diverse student
population.
• To be a leading provider and a model for best practices in collaborative service, both for the
community at-large and at risk populations,
• To be responsive to community, state and regional needs in health care and education.
• To be known as a university community that fosters diversity among its people, programs and
ideas.
• To be recognized as an organization with visionary leadership advancing innovative programs
and quality education.
• To be an academic community that strives to recruit, retain, and support excellent faculty and
staff.
INSTITUTIONAL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Touro University California students will demonstrate the ability to:
1. Apply knowledge from their discipline in a context reflecting real, complex situations in their
profession
2. Think critically to make evidence-informed decisions and evaluate conclusions
3. Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences
4. Act in a professional and ethical manner
5. Use professional knowledge and skills to benefit communities in need.
6. Work with colleagues across disciplines toward a common goal.
7. Access and evaluate information
8. Commit to lifelong learning
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Catalog Rights
CATALOG RIGHTS
The catalog contains policies and requirements which govern academic performance and student
conduct. These policies are unique to Touro University California and are designed to promote
standards for academic competency, professional discipline and personal responsibility. It represents
the parameters of achievement and behavior the faculty expects of its students. It is the responsibility
of all students to be knowledgeable about Touro University California policies. These policies will be
applied to all aspects of the student’s academic progress and personal conduct for as long as the student
is enrolled.
This catalog applies to all currently enrolled students in the College of Osteopathic Medicine, College
of Pharmacy and College of Education and Health Sciences; and only where stipulated do policies and
requirements apply differently for individual schools or colleges.
Touro University California reserves the right to make changes at any time in this catalog or in the
requirements for admission, graduation, tuition, fees, and any rules or regulations. Touro University
California maintains the right to refuse to matriculate a student deemed by the faculty to be academically
incompetent or otherwise unfit or unsuited for enrollment.
Attendance is defined as enrollment in at least one semester in each calendar year. Once catalog rights
are established, absence related to an approved educational leave or for attendance to another accredited
institution is not to be considered an interruption, providing the above attendance criteria are met and
the absence does not exceed two years.
While catalog rights hold degree requirements, they do not shield students from changes in prerequisites
required in a given course. Prerequisite requirements, which all students must follow, are those stated in
course descriptions in the current catalog. The only exceptions to this are in cases in which the addition
of course prerequisites also increases the number of units required in the major and minor. In these cases,
students are encouraged to meet current course prerequisites, but are not required to do so.
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Accreditations
INSTITUTIONAL REGIONAL ACCREDITATION
Touro University California, and its branch campus in Henderson, Nevada, are fully accredited by the
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The WASC Commission reaffirmed Institutional
Accreditation on July 13, 2010 after a three stage review which demonstrated core commitments
to Institutional Capacity and Educational Effectiveness. The n``ext regional accreditation review is
scheduled for spring 2018. Additional information about WASC can be found on the WASC website.
WASC website and contact information is noted below:
Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-9001
http://www.wascsenior.org
ACADEMIC PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONS
College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM)
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree program is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic
College Accreditation (COCA). In 2008, the sCommission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA)
of the AOA awarded a 7-year accreditation status to TUCOM, with the next onsite evaluation scheduled
in spring 2015. Additional AOA information can be located at the AOA website; AOA website and
contact information is noted below:
American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
142 East Ontario Street
Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 621-1773
www.osteopathic.org
The Master of Science of Medical Health Science (MSMHS) degree is granted under the institutional
regional accreditation authority to offer Masters degrees by the WASC. The next accreditation review is
scheduled for spring 2018.
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College of Pharmacy (COP)
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy
Education (ACPE). In 2009, ACPE awarded accreditation status to College of Pharmacy, with the next
onsite evaluation scheduled for 2015. Additional ACPE information can be located at the ACPE website;
ACPE website and contact information is noted below:
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
135 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 4100
Chicago, IL 60603-4810
(312) 664-3575
http://www.acpe-accredit.org
Master of Science of Medical Health Science degree is granted under the institutional regional
accreditation authority to offer Master degrees by the WASC. The next accreditation review is scheduled
for spring 2018.
College of Education & Health Sciences (CEHS)
MSPAS/MPH
Joint Master of Science for Physician Assistants Studies/Master of Public Health (MSPAS/MPH) is
accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistants (ARC-PA).
ARC-PA has granted Continued Accreditation to the Touro University California PA Program. Continued
accreditation is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance
with the ARC-PA standards. Continued Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or
withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with
the Standards. The approximate date for the next comprehensive review of the program by the ARC-PA
is September, 2018. Additional ARC-PA information can be located at the ARC-PA website; ARC-PA
website and contact information is noted below:
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
(ARC-PA)
1200 Findley Road, Suite 240
Duluth, GA 30097
(770) 476-1738
http://arc-pa.org
Master of Public Health Program
The Master of Public Health (MPH) Program is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public
Health (CEPH) for a five-year term, effective October 30, 2009 extending to December 31, 2014.
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Master of Science Nursing (MSN)
The Master of Science Nursing (MSN) degree inaugural class entered in fall 2014. Application for
Accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) will be submitted in July
2015 after the program has been operating for one year. Approval by the California Board of Registered
Nursing for Public Health Nursing Certification is pending. The School of Nursing is recognized by the
Commission on Nurse Certification (CNC) which enables graduates to sit for the National Clinical Nurse
Leader Certification upon graduation.
Graduate School of Education
The Graduate School of Education (GSOE) is granted the authority to offer Masters of Arts in Education
(MA. Ed) and Masters of Education (M.Ed.) degrees by the WASC. The next accreditation review is
scheduled for spring 2018.
The GSOE is granted the authority to recommend and authorize teacher credentials by the California
Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). The last CCTC site visit, 2009, fully endorsed Touro
University California until fall 2017.
California AB 2086 requires that all teacher preparation programs provide a link to the most recent
data available about teacher licensure pass rates. That data can be found at:
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/reports/T2_State_Report_2010-2011.pdf
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC)
1900 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 445-7254
Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
800 Eye Street, NW, Suite 202,
Washington, DC 20001-3710
Phone: (202) 789-1050
http://www.ceph.org
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University Administration
PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Alan Kadish, MD................................................................................................ (212) 463-0400 CEO AND SENIOR PROVOST TOURO WESTERN DIVISION
Shelley Berkley, JD ............................................................................................ (702) 777-1775
TOURO UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA
Provost & Chief Operating Officer - Marilyn Hopkins, PhD....................... Associate Vice President of Administration – Jay Ritchie............................ Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement - James Sotiros.. Director of External Relations – Andrea Garcia............................................. Director of Human Resources - Kathy Lowe.................................................. Director of Information Technology - Julia Welch, MSBA........................... Director of Institutional Research – Meiling Tang, PhD............................... Director of the Library – Tamara Trujillo, MLS............................................ Director of Research Development & Sponsored Programs –
Alejandro Gugliucci, MD, PhD................................................................. Chief Financial Officer - Jonalee Adriano....................................................... College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dean – Michael Clearfield, DO, FACIO.......................................................... Senior Associate Dean – Gregg Lund, MD, MS, FAAP................................ Associate Dean of Academic Affairs – Walter Hartwig, PhD ..................... Associate Dean of Pre-Clinical Education –
H. Eduardo Velasco, MD, MSc, PhD........................................................ Associate Dean for Clinical Education – JC Buller, MD............................... Associate Dean for Research – Alejandro Gugliucci, MD, PhD.................. College of Education & Health Sciences
Dean – Jim O’Connor, PhD............................................................................... Associate Dean – Justin Heard, EdD............................................................... Director – Joint MS in Physician Assistant Studies/MPH Program –
Grace Landel, MEd, PA-C.......................................................................... Director – Master of Public Health Program –
Assefaw Ghebrekidan, MD, DrPH........................................................... Associate Director – Master of Public Health Program –
Gayle Cummings, MPH............................................................................. Director - School of Nursing – Ann Stoltz, RN, PhD..................................... (707) 638-5276
(707) 638-5802
(707) 638-5460
(707) 638-5272
(707) 638-5806
(707) 638-5425
(707) 638-5417
(707) 638-5314
(707) 638-5237
(707) 638-5259
(707) 638-5982
(707) 638-5923
(707) 638-5291
(707) 638-5291
(707) 638-5279
(707) 638-5237
(707) 638-5997
(707) 638-5406
(707) 638-5978
(707) 638-5834
(707) 638-5831
(707) 638-5845
College of Pharmacy
Dean – Rae Matsumoto ,PhD............................................................................ (707) 638-5221
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Research Paul Goldsmith, PhD.................................................................................. (707) 628-5247
Associate Dean for Clinical & Professional Affairs –
Debra Sasaki-Hill, PharmD........................................................................ (707) 628-5906
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Student Affairs
Dean – Lisa Waits, EdD..................................................................................... Associate Dean for Student Services– James Binkerd, DO........................... Director of Admissions – Steven Davis........................................................... Bursar – Tena Casey........................................................................................... Director of Counseling Center – Drew Walther, PhD................................... Director of Financial Aid – Lynne Moseley.................................................... Director of Student Activities & SGA Advisor Irene Favreau, PhD...................................................................................... Registrar – Harold Borrero................................................................................ Learning Resources – Ed Stern......................................................................... Director of Student Health – Laura Schwartz, RN, MSN, FNP................... 22
(707) 638-5270
(707) 638-5935
(707) 638-5270
(707) 638-5229
(707) 638-5822
(707) 638-5280
(707) 638-5254
(707) 638-5984
(707) 638-5961
(707) 638-5220
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Degrees Offered
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HEALTH SCIENCES
Joint Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies/Master Public Health (MSPAS/MPH)
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Master of Science Nursing (MSN)
Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) with or without Credential with emphasis in:
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Educational Leadership
Educational Technology
Teaching and Learning
Special Education
Teaching Mathematics
Teaching Science
Urban Education
Master of Education (MEd) emphasis in:
Innovative Learning (Online)
Teaching Credentials
These credentials could be combined with a MAEd or MEd degree program:
Preliminary Education Specialist Credential (Mild/Moderate)
Preliminary Education Specialist Credential (Moderate/Severe)
Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential
Preliminary Single Subject Credential
Dual Credential: Multiple Subject and Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate)
Dual Credential: Multiple Subject and Education Specialist (Moderate/Severe)
Dual Credential: Single Subject and Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate)
Dual Credential: Single Subject and Education Specialist (Moderate/Severe)
Clear Education Specialist Credential (Mild/Moderate)
Clear Education Specialist Credential (Moderate/Severe)
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
Clear Administrative Services Credential
COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences (MS-MHS)
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)
Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences – Pharmacy Science (MS-MHS)
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Non-Discrimination Policy
UNIVERSITY NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Touro University California does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion,
sex (including pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, medical
condition, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status characteristic
protected by applicable laws in employment, or in admission, treatment or access to educational
programs or activities.
To the extent provided by law, the university will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with
disabilities which meet the legal standards for documentation, whenever the individual is otherwise
qualified to safely perform all essential functions of the position and meet the academic program
technical standards.
This notice is given pursuant to the requirements of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 and the Clery Act of 1998.
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination
policies:
Kathy Lowe, Director of Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator
Touro University California
1310 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
(707) 638-5806
Dr. Lisa Waits, Dean of Student Affairs
Touro University California
1310 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
(707) 638-5226
Dr. James Binkerd, Associate Dean of Student Affairs
Touro University California
1310 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
(707) 638-5883
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Admissions
The Office of Admissions staff is charged with implementing program-specific admissions policies and
procedures in a manner that is fair and equitable to all applicants and in a manner that is consistent with
applicable local, state, and federal law.
The department is currently staffed with six full-time staff members including a director, assistant
director, program admissions support staff and the university receptionist. Office hours are generally
Mondays through Thursdays 8:00AM – 5PM; Fridays 8:00AM – 3PM. Please note that hours will vary
according to holidays and other university wide changes in schedules.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION
Postal Address
Touro University California
Office of Admissions
1310 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
Admissions Campus Location: .................................... Farragut Inn – Right of Main Lobby Area
Telephone Number:........................................................................................................(707) 638-5200
Fax Number: .................................................................................................................. (707) 638-5250
Email: .............................................................................................................................. [email protected]
Eligibility
It is the policy of the university to admit qualified students irrespective of race, age, gender, color,
creed, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability (see non-discrimination statement page
21). To be considered for admission to any program offered by the university, a student must possess
the academic credentials and professional attributes deemed essential by the respective program’s
admissions committee for selection to the program.
All applicants to Touro University California must have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally
accredited U.S. institution prior to matriculation excluding the School of Nursing, which requires an
associate degree in Nursing as the entry level degree with a minimum of 90 units of degree applicable
coursework. In addition to the baccalaureate degree requirement, or associate degree requirement for
Nursing, each program has specific requirements described later in this catalog. Applicants who have
earned a degree from outside of the United States must have that degree and coursework evaluated by a
recognized transcript evaluation service and that evaluation must indicate equivalency to a baccalaureate
degree, or for the School of Nursing an associate degree in Nursing, from a regionally accredited U.S.
institution.
All applicants must be either U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents at the time of application. TUC does
not consider applicants with temporary, work, employment or other VISAs. Applicants with DACA
(Delayed Action Childhood Arrival) or Asylum status are not considered.
All Touro University California colleges maintain minimum GPA and academic (prerequisite) course
requirements which vary by program.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Each TUC program requires, at minimum, a primary application for admission, letters of
recommendation, and official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. The number and
type of letters required varies by program. Official transcripts are required from all prior institutions
attended, even if a degree was not earned at that institution. For some programs, unofficial transcripts
can be submitted for application processing purposes but all programs require official transcripts to be
submitted prior to matriculation or shortly thereafter (dependent upon timing of the offer of acceptance).
An application fee is required for the primary application for most programs. The COM, COP, and
MSPAS/MPH programs however, utilize application agencies, thus, an application fee is paid for the
supplemental application.
APPLICATION TYPES AND SOURCES
TUC employs two different types of applications in the various admissions processes – Primary
Applications and Secondary Applications. The first application submitted for any TUC program is
considered the Primary Application and can be submitted either through a Centralized Application
Service (CAS) or directly to the University, dependent upon program. Some programs, by invitation
only, also require a secondary application, designed to collect information that is much more specific to
our program. A list of TUC programs and their application source(s) is provided below.
• Osteopathic Medicine – Primary application from American Association of Colleges of
Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS); Secondary Application by invitation.
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service https://aacomas.aacom.org/
• Pharmacy – Primary application from Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS);
Secondary Application by invitation.
Pharmacy College Application Service - http://www.pharmcas.org/
• Joint Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies/Master of Public Health – Primary
Application from Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA); Secondary
Application by invitation.
Central Application Service for Physician Assistant Programs https://portal.caspaonline.org/
• Public Health – Dependent upon academic option selection, Primary Application either from
Schools/Programs of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) or Direct Application.
Schools and Programs of Public Health Application Service - http://www.sophas.org/
• Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences (COM) – Direct Application.
• Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences (COP) – Direct Application.
• Graduate School of Education – Direct Application.
• School of Nursing – Direct Application.
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TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ADMISSION
Both the Osteopathic Medicine and Physician Assistant Studies programs require a signed Technical
Standards for Admission certification. Via this certification, applicants attest that they satisfy the
physical, mental, and emotional requirements for completing the programs.
Technical standards for the Osteopathic Medicine program may be found at
http://admissions.tu.edu/com/COMtechstand.html.
Technical Standards for the Physician Assistant Studies program may be found at
http://admissions.tu.edu/paprogram/PASuppApp2017.doc.
Pharmacy program may be found at
http://cop.tu.edu/studentresources/NEWCOPHANDBOOK22514.pdf on pp. 46-47
Application Deadlines and Entry Points
Both rolling and deadline-based admissions cycles are used at TUC. Deadlines vary for each program.
The GSOE allows three entry points each year (spring, summer, fall) and the MPH program allows two
entry points each year (summer, fall), and the School of Nursing offers two entry points (fall and spring).
All other TUC programs offer only a single entry point each fall.
Re-Admission Policy
University students for whom more than 365 days (one calendar year) have elapsed since the last official
date of attendance will be considered to have withdrawn from their academic program and their student
records will be updated accordingly. Such students will, at minimum, be required to submit a new
application for admission and must be re-admitted by their academic program before they are permitted
to return to classes. Each academic program reserves the right to establish additional requirements for
returning students, as noted within their respect Student Handbooks. This policy does not apply to
students granted an official Leave of Absence provided they return to classes prior to the expiration of
that leave.
Correspondence
Correspondence between applicants and the university is primarily conducted via email, through the
Office of Admissions staff. Phone discussions regarding requirements and procedures are generally
discouraged. Official communication of admissions decisions is always done in writing, either via the
United States Postal Service mail or email to the applicant.
Decision
During the application process, the Office of Admissions, collectively, acts as an agent of the admissions
committees for each program. In this role, admissions staff apply the requirements that have been
created by the committees and make professional judgments as to whether or not those requirements
have been satisfied. In the event a requirement is not clear, a member of the respective committee is
consulted.
Recommendations for final admissions decisions (Accept, Waitlist, or Deny) are made by the respective
admissions committees, and then approved by the program Dean or Director. Admissions decisions are
based on criteria established by the committees, and are made based on file review, interviews and/or
other application materials/interactions, as mandated by the specific program. Admissions decisions are
final and cannot be appealed.
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Advanced Placement Credit
Touro University California accepts advanced placement credit as having met program requirements as
long as such credit appears on the undergraduate transcript and indicates either specific subject credit
(e.g. General Chemistry - 4 units) or specific course credit (e.g. Chem 101 - 4 units). General advanced
placement credit without such specifications is not accepted as meeting program pre-requisites.
Advanced Standing/Credit for Previous Courses
With the exception of the GSOE, Touro University California programs do not grant advanced standing
or credit for previously completed coursework.
Background Check Disclosure
Students/Graduates of the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Pharmacy, and Joint MSPAS/MPH
programs are required to pass a background check in order to participate in required pre-clinical and/
or elective clinical experiences. Passage of a background check is required in order to obtain professional
licensure. At the point of acceptance, each student in the above referenced programs is provided a
disclosure statement advising them of the program background check requirements. Further, the
disclosure statement advises that background checks, whether for pre-clinical or other clinical experiences
or for professional licensure, are between the student and the respective agencies and that failure of a
background check may affect the student’s ability to continue in the program and/or become licensed.
GSOE students who are interns or student teachers must provide Touro University California with
proof of current negative TB results, LiveScan, and an up-to-date Certificate of Clearance issued by the
California Commission of Teacher Credentialing.
By signing the disclosure statement, students acknowledge this information, and in the event they
are unable to proceed in the program and/or become licensed, they acknowledge that they still retain
a responsibility for tuition and other costs associated with their education and that TUC, its faculty,
employees, and agents are held harmless.
Special Status Student
The Public Health Program is currently the only academic program that permits students to enroll in
up to twelve (12) units as “Special Status Students.” This is a non-degree seeking enrollment status. An
application for admission and an application fee are required, but letters and transcripts are not required.
At the end of twelve (12) units, the student must either apply for and be admitted into the MPH program
(and satisfy all requirements for that program), or {they must withdraw from the program.
Dual Degree Credit
Students within the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Doctor of Pharmacy programs may be
concurrently or consecutively enrolled in the Master of Public Health program as dual degree students.
For Dual Degree Students, the Public Health program grants up to twelve (12) units of credit based upon
course completion within the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or Doctor of Pharmacy programs, meaning
that Dual Degree students are only required to complete thirty (30) units in residence within the Master
of Public Health program. The specific courses for which credit is granted have been identified and are
tracked by the Public Health program.
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APPLICANT RECORDS
Once submitted, all application materials, including, but not limited to, applications, letters of
recommendation and transcripts become the property of TUC and are not released back to the applicant.
Applicants who wish to review a specific letter of recommendation, whether or not they have waived
their “right of review” with the letter writer, are referred back to the letter writer. University faculty
and staff may have access to application materials on an as needed basis, in accordance with FERPA
regulations. The official admissions file for each applicant, with original documents, is never removed
from the Office of Admissions during an admissions cycle. Files for those who matriculate into each
program are transferred to the Office of the Registrar only after Admissions has confirmed that all prematriculation requirements have been satisfied. Letters of reference do not become part of the students’
academic record. Application materials for all other applicants are destroyed by secure services within
three months of the close of the cycle.
Data Integrity
The integrity of student records is critical. Currently, and with the exception of the joint MSPAS/
MPH program, data is only entered into the Student Information System (SIS) for TUC applicants who
are accepted into a program and who, subsequent to that acceptance, remit an acceptance deposit and
response form. For the joint MSPAS/MPH program, all applicant data is entered into the SIS system
when the acceptance offer is generated. The university is beginning the implementation of a new SIS
in fall 2014 and with the new system there will be a fully electronic application process. When the new
SIS system is in place, all applicant data will be entered by applicants into the SIS as the application is
initiated.
Document Inclusion/Exclusion Policy
Effective November 19, 2013, the Office of Admissions will no longer include within the candidate file
a copy of the “Candidates for Class of 20XX” Committee spreadsheets, as those spreadsheets contain
Personally Identifiable Information for other candidates. Documents containing Personally Identifiable
Information for other candidates will be excluded from the file.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements
The College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Graduate School of Education, and the Master of Public Health
program provide a means by which students may transfer from other programs and receive advanced
standing. Currently, these are the only TUC programs which consider transfer candidates. Touro
University California has no official articulation agreements with any other institution.
College of Osteopathic Medicine Transfer Policy
TUCOM CA accepts transfer students only from medical schools and colleges accredited either by the
Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) or by the Liaison Committee on Medical
Education (LCME). Transfer students must be in good academic standing and have acceptable reason(s)
for seeking a transfer. Candidates for transfer must be eligible for continuation in, or readmission to,
the previously attended medical school or college. Students transferring to TUCOM must complete, at a
minimum, the last two (2) years of instruction at TUCOM.
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Coursework completed at the prior medical school or college will be reviewed for each transfer student
and additional coursework may be assigned to ensure that the transferring student has received
equivalent academic preparation for his/her level of entry into TUCOM. In particular, students
transferring from LCME-accredited schools will be assigned to training in osteopathic manipulative
medicine (OMM) to ensure that TUCOM’s requirement for OMM will be completed prior to graduation.
Transfer applicants must provide the following information in time to allow appropriate committee
review preceding the semester of intended enrollment:
• A letter to the Director of Admissions indicating why the student wishes to transfer.
• A Supplemental Application (with the non-refundable $100 application fee) clearly marked and highlighted FOR TRANSFER ONLY.
• Most recent format of the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) score.
• Official copies of transcripts from all post-secondary schools and colleges.
• Official copy of the most current medical school transcript.
• A letter from the medical college in which the student is currently enrolled, stating that the
student is in good academic standing.
• A letter of recommendation from a faculty member at the medical college in which the student is
currently enrolled.
All required material as noted above must be directed to the attention of the Director of Admissions and
be submitted in a timely manner. Acceptance of transfer students will be dependent upon the student’s
qualifications, curricular compatibility and available space. Additional course work may be required to
satisfy academic deficiencies.
TUCOM Transfer Procedure
Admissions and Standards Committee review.
Once the candidates file is complete, the Admissions Committee will meet and determine admissibility
based upon the student’s academic record and compatibility with the mission of the institution.
Admissions may reject the applicant at this stage, or if found acceptable, may send the file on for
consideration by the Student Promotions Committee.
Student Promotions Committee review.
The Student Promotions Committee will review the file to determine compatibility with the curriculum
and, if appropriate, specify the deficiencies to be addressed. If the candidate’s records are found
incompatible with the curriculum, the file will be returned to the Director of Admissions with the
recommendation to deny transfer. If the candidate’s records are found acceptable at this stage, the
transfer application file will be returned to the Director of Admissions in preparation for the Personal
Interview.
Personal Interview
The Director of Admissions, on the recommendation of both the Admissions and Standards Committee
and Student Promotions Committee will invite the transfer candidate to TUCOM to be interviewed by the
Admissions and Standards Committee
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Final Decision.
Following the personal interview, the Admissions and Standards Committee will either charge the
Director of Admissions with advising the candidate that the request for transfer has not been approved,
or will recommend to the Dean of the College that the request for transfer be granted. The Dean shall
finally determine admission status and class standing.
Transfer Deadlines
January 15.................................................................................. All application material less Fall
transcripts due.
First Monday in February..................................................... All application requirements met,
including transcripts which include the most recent
Fall semester grades. Determination will be made
if an invitation to interview will be extended.
Second Wednesday in March. ............................................................Tentative interview date.
Third Wednesday in March . . ..................................................... Tentative final decision date.
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION TRANSFER POLICY
Transfer of Coursework
Coursework may be transferred into Touro University California Graduate School of Education programs
using the following guidelines:
• A minimum of 2/3rd of the units for a degree or program must be completed at Touro University
California in order to be recommended for a degree, certificate, and/or credential.
• In certain circumstances, additional credits may be accepted for transfer toward a Master’s
degree upon approval of the Dean of the Graduate School of Education
• Waiver and substitutions of credits will only be approved upon acceptance into a program of
study.
• Coursework is not automatically transferable from another institution of higher learning to
Touro University California. Units to be transferred must have been completed within 7 years of
admission to the Touro University California GSOE program. A grade of B or higher must have
been earned. The transferred course must be equivalent in content to the Touro course being
waived. The coursework must be from regionally accredited institution of higher learning or its
equivalent
• Official transcripts and course descriptions must be provided to the Program Chair prior to
acceptance to evaluate transferred courses.
Waiver of Degree Requirement
Students may request a required course to be waived based on university work completed.
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Course Substitution
Students may request to substitute coursework taken at another university. Course substitutions do not
result in a reduction of the number of units required to complete a program. The process for requesting a
course substitution or waiver is outlined below
• A substitution or waiver form must be completed for each requested course transfer.
• For course substitutions or waivers the student should provide course description from the
catalog of the institution at which the course being used for the substitution was originally taken
and a course syllabus if requested.
• The program chair will review the submitted information to determine if the substitution or
waiver is justified.
• The Dean of the Graduate School of Education reviews all requests to determine if the course or
work is a legitimate substitution/waiver and approves the transfer of credits.
PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM TRANSFER POLICY
Transfer Coursework
Students who have completed applicable public health coursework at TUC or other accredited colleges
or universities may be eligible to apply that coursework towards the MPH degree. A maximum of 12
semester units from other institutions MAY be applied toward the MPH degree prior to admissions
at TUC. Applied coursework from TUC programs or other colleges or universities must have been
completed within 5 years of the of the application date and must be approved by the program director.
ADMISSIONS CYCLES
The various programs at Touro University California utilize one of two types of admissions cycles –
Rolling Admissions Cycles and Deadline-based Admissions Cycles. In a Rolling Admissions Cycle,
applications are received up to the posted deadline, but applicants are considered, interviewed, and
accepted throughout the cycle until the cohort has been filled. In a Deadline-based Admissions Cycle,
applications are received up to the posted deadline, but applicants are only considered, interviewed, and
accepted after the deadline has passed and until the cohort has been filled.
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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS BY ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM)
All COM applicants are required to satisfy the following:
• Submission of an AACOMAS (primary) application
• Submission of a Secondary Application and fee (if invited)
• Submission of qualifying MCAT scores within the last three years
• Submission of three letters of recommendation
• One letter from a physician (MD or DO)
• Two letters from science faculty members or one letter from the Pre-Health Advisory
Committee
• Completion of the following with a grade of “C” or better:
• 8 semester units of Biology with lab
• 8 semester units of Inorganic Chemistry with lab
• 8 semester units of Organic Chemistry with lab
• 8 semester units of Physics with lab
To automatically qualify for a secondary application, COM applicants must earn cumulative and science
GPA’s of 3.0 or better, with a total MCAT score of 23 or better. On a case-by-case basis, applicants may be
invited to submit a secondary application with cumulative and science GPA’s of 2.75 or better and a total
MCAT score of 20 or better. An on-campus, in-person interview is required. Typically, candidates who
qualify for an interview earn cumulative and science GPA’s of 3.25 or better with a total MCAT score of
25 or better. The College of Osteopathic Medicine operates using a rolling admissions cycle.
Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences – COM (MS-COM)
All MS-COM applicants are required to satisfy the following:
• Submission of an Application for Admission and required fee
• Submission of transcripts
• Submission of three letters of recommendation
• One letter from a physician (MD or DO)
• Two letters from science faculty members or one letter from the Pre-Health Advisory
Committee
• Completion of the following with a grade of “C” or better:
• 8 semester units of Biology with lab
• 8 semester units of Inorganic Chemistry with lab
• 8 semester units of Organic Chemistry with lab
• 8 semester units of Physics with lab
MS-COM applicants must earn cumulative and science GPA’s of 2.75 or better. No interview is required.
The MS-COM program operates on a deadline-based admissions cycle.
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College of Pharmacy (COP)
All COP applicants are required to satisfy the following:
• Submission of a PharmCAS (primary) application
• Submission of a Secondary Application and required fee (if invited)
• Submission of three letters of recommendation
• One letter from a science faculty member
• Two additional letters (a letter from a Pharmacist is recommended, though not required)
• Completion of the following with a grade of “C” or better:
• 8 semester units of Inorganic Chemistry with lab
• 8 semester units of Organic Chemistry with lab
• 4 semester units of Microbiology with lab
• 4 semester units of Human Anatomy with lab
• 4 semester units of Human Physiology with lab
• 3 semester units of Calculus
To automatically qualify for a secondary application, COP applicants must earn cumulative and science
GPA’s of 3.0 or better. On a case-by-case basis, applicants may be invited to submit a secondary
application with cumulative and science GPA’s of 2.75 or better. An on-campus, in-person interview is
required. Typically, candidates who qualify for an interview earn cumulative and science GPA’s of 3.00
or better. The College of Pharmacy operates using a rolling admissions cycle.
Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences Pharmaceutical Science (MS-COP)
All MS-COP applicants are required to satisfy the following:
• Submission of an Application for Admission and fee
• Submission of official/unofficial transcripts
• Submission of two letters of recommendation
• One letter from a science faculty member
• One additional letter
MS-COP applicants must earn cumulative and science GPA’s of 2.50 or better. An in-person interview is
required. The MS-COP program operates on a deadline-based admissions cycle.
Graduate School of Education (GSOE)
All GSOE applicants are required to satisfy the following:
• Submission of a primary application
• Submission of transcripts - official/unofficial
Additional GSOE program requirements vary by degree and credential type and, given the large number
of options. Applicants are encouraged to review the program website (http://cehs.tu.edu/gsoe) for
information. The GSOE operates on a rolling admissions cycle.
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Joint Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies/
Master of Public Health (MSPAS/MPH)
All MSPAS/MPH applicants are required to satisfy the following:
• Submission of a CASPA (primary) application
• Submission of a Secondary Application and fee (if invited)
• Submission of three letters of recommendation
• One letter from a clinician (MD, DO, PA, NP)
• Two additional letters
• Completion of the following with a grade of “C” or better (C- will not qualify)
• 8 semester units of Biological Sciences with lab
• 8 semester units of Chemistry with lab
• 4 semester units of Human Anatomy with lab (completed within 5 years of expected
matriculation)
• 4 semester units of Human Physiology with lab (completed within 5 years of expected
matriculation)
• 4 semester units of Microbiology with lab
• 3 semester units of Statistics
MSPAS/MPH applicants must have obtained a minimum of 500 hours of health care/clinical experience,
either as a volunteer or in a paid position. Competitive candidates, however, will have obtained 1,000 or
greater healthcare hours. Having this experience provides an applicant with the opportunity to observe
and learn about the various roles of the health care team, ensures that an applicant has an understanding
of, and commitment to working with patients, and provides experience that lays a foundation of medical
knowledge and experience to build.
In addition, working with or shadowing a PA provides an applicant with more in-depth knowledge of
the profession, allowing an applicant to make an informed career decision to enter the PA training. In
general, competitive candidates have over 20 hours of shadowing or working with a PA in a variety of
clinical settings.
The Program does not necessarily base decisions on a position title but, rather, upon the duties and skills
involved with that position. It is the applicant’s responsibility to sufficiently document job duties in the
CASPA application. All reported health care experience will be evaluated based upon the following
criteria:
• Whether or not the experience is direct patient care or health care related
• Total number of hours
• Setting
• Specific duties performed and/or skills acquired
• Description of the duties
• Patient population served
• Level of supervision
All MSPAS/MPH applicants must earn cumulative and science GPA’s of 2.75 or better. An on-campus,
in-person interview is required. The joint Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies/Master of
Public Health program operates using a rolling admissions cycle.
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Master of Public Health (MPH)
All MPH applicants are required to satisfy the following:
• Submission of an Application for Admission and fee, either via SOPHAS or directly to Touro
University California. Refer to http://admissions.tu.edu/mph for details.
• Submission of transcripts – official/unofficial
• Submission of three letters of recommendation
• One letter must be from an academic reference
• Two additional letters
All MPH applicants should earn a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better. No interviews are required. The
Master of Public Health program operates on a rolling admissions cycle.
Limited enrollment (non-matriculant) is also available via the Visiting Student Status for up to 12 units.
In such cases, only a primary application and fee are required. To continue past 12 units, however,
such students must apply for and be admitted as MPH students, and satisfy all relevant admissions
requirements.
Master of Science Nursing (MSN)
All School of Nursing applicants are required to satisfy the following:
• Submission of an Application for Admissions and fee
• Submission of a Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Submission of transcripts – official or unofficial
• Submission of two letters of recommendation
• One must be from a nursing supervisor
• One additional letter
• Proof of licensure as a Registered Nurse
At minimum, School of Nursing applicants must earn an Associate Degree in Nursing and 90 units of
degree-applicable coursework prior to matriculation. No interview is required. The School of Nursing
operates on a rolling admissions cycle.
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTED STUDENTS
PRE-MATRICULATION PHYSICAL EXAM REQUIREMENT
All students are required to have a physical exam after admittance and prior to matriculation. Please see
academic program requirements on the website for specific requirements of the physical exam.
PRE-MATRICULATION IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
Touro University requires that all incoming students submit documented proof of immunization against
measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis, oral polio, hepatitis A, varicella and hepatitis B
prior to matriculating as students.
Immunizations are required for the safety of students as well as those with whom they will come into
contact during their time in the program. For this reason, immunization requirements will not be waived.
No student will be permitted to attend any clinical experience nor be allowed to sit for any examination if
he/she has not provided satisfactory proof of required immunizations.
Additionally, students who do not have current immunizations and titers will be prevented from
registering for the next term until the deficiency is corrected. No exceptions will be made. All students
must have annual tuberculosis screening unless they have a history of a positive PPD, then a chest x-ray
is required. Please see specific college requirements on the Student Health Center webpage.
Important, specific information about ALL the immunization requirements needed prior to matriculation
are listed by program below immediately following the statement on medical records and immunization
record keeping. If admitted students have questions regarding pre-matriculation immunizations, they
may need to ask their academic program director/dean or check with the Student Health Center (SHC)
staff. It should be understood that from time to time immunization and health certification requirements
may change. For the most current listing of your specific program’s requirements, please consult the
following webpage: http://studentservices.tu.edu/studenthealth/immunization.html.
MEDICAL RECORDS AND IMMUNIZATION RECORD KEEPING
Student medical files are maintained separately from the other student health records and files in the
Student Health Center (SHC). The SHC keeps student medical records in accordance with standard
HIPAA guidelines. Students may contact the Student Health Services Director to inspect their TUC
medical and immunization records. The university keeps student immunization documentation on file in
the Student Health Center utilizing the E*Value system.
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IMMUNIZATION, HEALTH HISTORY, AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
College of Osteopathic Medicine
A complete Health History and Physical Examination is required prior to matriculation at Touro
University California. Proof of immunity through serum blood titers must be provided prior to
matriculation for the following communicable disease listed below:
The following is a list of all health related documents that are mandatory and required prior to
matriculation.
• • • • • • • • • • • • Hepatitis B- Series requested and Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Titer Quantitative* required;
Measles (Rubella)- Series requested and positive Antibody titer required
Mumps- Series requested and positive antibody titer required
Rubella- Series requested and positive antibody titer required
Varicella- series/disease date requested and positive antibody titer required
Current vaccination with TDAP (tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis) is required, must be within 10
years.
Flu Vaccine-Annually
TB Symptom Checklist
If PPD (+)-CXR required upon entrance of 1st and 3rd year.
Physical Examination- Annually
Please complete TB screening between June 1st and June 25th. TB screening results must be
returned no later than June 30th (only students who receive an official late admissions letter will
receive a different deadline).
PPD- 2 Step required annually** (Have PPD #1 completed. Wait 7-10 days from PPD #1 reading
date, to have PPD #2 placed.)
*Please refer to Student Health page on the website for the most current requirement of qualitative or
quantitative titers as these are subject to change based on health regulations and site requirements:
http://studentservices.tu.edu/studenthealth/immunization.html
**Refer to the www.cdc.gov website for additional information.
See the associated forms for detailed information related to communicable disease clearance, including
the type of titers your Health Care Provider should order. Clear and legible copies of your immunizations
only will be accepted (aka, vaccination, shot, or childhood disease records).
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COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
A complete Health History and Physical Examination is required prior to matriculation at Touro
University California. Proof of immunity through serum blood titers must be provided to the following
communicable diseases:
The following is a list of all health related documents that are mandatory and required prior to
matriculation:
• Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Titer• Measles (Rubeola) Antibody Titer• Mumps Antibody Titer• Rubella Antibody Titer• Varicella Antibody Titer• Current vaccination with TDAP (tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis) is required. TDAP is good for 10
years. Make sure you receive TDAP within that time frame.
• Flu Vaccine-Annually
• TB Symptom Checklist- Required annually
• If PPD (+) - CXR required-Annually
• Physical Examination- (Upon Matriculation-then as required by rotation site)
• Please complete and turn in TB screening between June 1st and June 25th.
• TB screening results must be returned no later than June 30th (only students who receive
an official late admissions letter will receive a different deadline).
• PPD- 2 Step required annually* (Have PPD #1 completed. Wait 7-10 days from PPD #1 reading
date, to have PPD #2 placed.) *Refer to the www.cdc.gov website for additional information.
*Please refer to Student Health page on the website for the most current requirement of qualitative or
quantitative titers as these are subject to change based on health regulations and site requirements:
http://studentservices.tu.edu/studenthealth/immunization.html
See the associated forms for detailed information related to communicable disease clearance, including
the type of titers your Health Care Provider should order. Clear and legible copies of your immunizations
only will be accepted (aka, vaccination, shot, or childhood disease records). Any additional pertinent
information will be handled in compliance with HIPAA regulations related to protected health
information.
MASTERS OF PUBLIC HEALTH
No Immunizations or titers required.
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MSPAS/MPH
A complete Health History and Physical Examination is required prior to matriculation at
Touro University California. Proof of immunity through quantitative (numerical lab values) serum blood
titers [within 5 years] must be provided to the communicable diseases listed below.
Qualitative (Positive/Negative Results) titers will not be accepted.
The following is a list of all health related documents that are mandatory and required prior to
matriculation:
• • • • • • Measles (Rubeola) – Quantitative*
Mumps Quantitative*
Rubella Quantitative*
Varicella Quantitative*
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (Quantitative)
Current vaccination with TDaP (tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis) is required. TDaP is good for 10
years. Make sure you receive TDaP within that time frame.
• PPD- 2 Step required annually* (Have PPD #1 completed. Wait 7-10 days from PPD #1 reading
date to have PPD #2 placed). The second PPD must be read within 30 days of matriculation.
*Refer to the www.CDC.org website for additional information.
• See the associated forms listed below for detailed information related to communicable disease
clearance, including the type of titers your Health Care Provider should order. Clear and legible
copies of your immunizations only will be accepted (vaccination, shot, or childhood disease
records)
• Flu Vaccine- required annually.
*Please refer to Student Health page on the website for the most current requirement of qualitative or
quantitative titers as these are subject to change based on health regulations and site requirements:
http://studentservices.tu.edu/studenthealth/immunization.html
See the associated forms for detailed information related to communicable disease clearance,
including the type of titers your Health Care Provider should order. Clear and legible copies of your
immunizations only will be accepted (vaccination, shot, or childhood disease records). Any additional
pertinent information will be handled in compliance with HIPAA regulations related to protected health
information.
The following is a list of all health related documents that are required:
1. Student Information (FORM A)
2. Health History (FORM B)
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MASTERS OF SCIENCE NURSING
All students in the MSN program are required to provide proof of the following prior to matriculation:
• Hepatitis B (Hep B)
○○ Serologic testing that establishes immunity through a positive antibody titer or
○○ Proof of previous adequate vaccination (3 doses over 6 months)
• Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Zoster (chicken pox) by one of the following:
○○ Serologic testing that establishes immunity through a positive antibody titer or
○○ Proof of previous adequate vaccination (3 doses over 6 months)
• Tdap Booster within 10 years
• Tuberculosis Screening: A negative TB skin test is required within the past three months of
admission; A positive PPD result requires a clinical evaluation by a healthcare provider and
proof of negative chest x-ray. PPD skin tests are required annually.
• Influenza vaccine verification must be received by November 1st of each year. Students may
provide proof of immunization or provide a written declination statement.
TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS
Student copies of unofficial transcripts may be submitted with initial application materials provided
such copies include the conferral or anticipated conferral date for the baccalaureate degree. An official
transcript indicating baccalaureate degree completion (except for the nursing program) and official
transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended are required. Whenever possible applicants are
encouraged to submit official transcripts with their application materials; however during the application
process, unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If applicants submit unofficial transcripts as part of the application process, they must submit official
transcripts to the Office of Admission prior to matriculation. Upon matriculation, all students must
be able to provide official transcripts (or official transcript evaluations) from all colleges/universities
attended. At minimum, transcripts must confirm completion of the appropriate degree, required
coursework, and required units (where applicable). Exceptions on a case-by-case basis may be made to
allow an admitted student to matriculate if the student was accepted too close to the start of the academic
program to allow sufficient time to request official transcripts. In these cases, the student must provide
secondary proof of degree completion such as a copy of diploma, unofficial transcripts showing final
grades and/or degree conferral date, letter from the college/university registrar, letter from course
professor, etc. In such cases, official transcripts are required within 30 days of matriculation or a
registration hold will be placed on the student’s records and the student will not be permitted to register
for courses for the next semester.
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NEW STUDENT ARRIVAL AT TUC
Registration
All new students will be required to register online as specified in the admittance letter. Failure to register
prior to the start of classes may be grounds for dismissal. Full tuition and fees must be paid in full on
or before registration. Current students who have applied and been admitted into a new academic
program, but are not new to the university, will continue to utilize the same student ID number.
Matriculation for new students and continued promotion are subject to satisfactory completion of all
academic requirements and payment of all outstanding debts to the university. Prior to registration,
official transcripts must be on file with Admissions (see above section on transcript requirements for
more detail on this requirement).
In addition to transcripts, prior to registration, all admitted students must submit documentation and
proof of having fulfilled the following requirements: a physical exam, immunizations as outlined by their
academic program, and proof of health insurance and documentation that the coverage meets the hard
waiver criteria. See Student Health Insurance and Pre-Matriculation Immunizations sections in the New
Student section of this catalog.
New Student Orientation
Attendance during Orientation is mandatory for new students. Orientation programs are planned
each year by the academic program and Student Services to welcome and facilitate the integration of
new students into each of the colleges of the university. In conjunction with the orientation programs,
students register, receive financial aid information, and learn about college services available on
campus. Additionally, students are provided with opportunities to interact socially with peers, meet
administration, faculty and staff members. Through orientation programs, the student will develop a
sense of belonging to the university and individual college communities. Orientation dates and times,
along with supporting materials, will be made available to new students approximately 45 to 60 days
before the start of classes The orientation includes an outline of the curriculum, a review of policies
and procedures, and opportunities to meet fellow class-mates. For subsequent sessions/years students
receive registration forms from the Registrar approximately 2-3 weeks prior to the beginning of the new
Academic year.
Student Identification and Name Badges
Touro University California Facilities Department issues photo-identification (ID) badges to new
students during orientation or the first week of class. This badge must be worn while a student is in
any institutional facility or is participating in a clinical rotation at another facility. This ID badge must
be displayed in such a manner that it is readily visible. Failure to wear and/or properly display the
student identification badge may result in a member of the security staff requesting the student to leave a
building on campus, denying the student admission to a building, or referring the student to the Dean of
Students. If a student identification badge is lost or stolen the student is required to inform the Office of
Student Services and arrange for a replacement badge. The first replacement badge is free. The second
badge requires a fee of $15.00 to replace a lost or stolen ID badge.
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Student Health Insurance Plan/Health Care
Because the university is concerned for the health and welfare of its students, a policy requiring each
student maintain continuous health insurance coverage has been established. The student has exclusive
responsibility for his/her own medical bills. The university assumes no responsibility to seek reductions
or waivers. Prior to receipt of diploma, students must be free from any medical financial responsibility
with any of the university’s affiliated hospitals or clinics.
To insure each student has health insurance Touro University California has instituted a mandatory
insurance program. Students are automatically enrolled in the Touro University Health Student
Insurance Plan (SHIP) except for students in the Graduate School of Education and the School of Nursing,
upon registration. A hard-waiver program is in effect for student who can document coverage that meets
the minimum requirements of the plan. If a student’s waiver application is accepted they will be waived
from inclusion in the Touro sponsored plan for one (1) academic year. Each student wishing continued
waiver from participation must reapply every academic year during the waiver period. Students are
notified via their tu.edu email of the waiver application period.
Drug Free Workplace
A Drug-Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy and Procedure have been established for Touro
University in order to appropriately serve the needs of faculty, staff and students. This policy has been
established to implement a drug-free work place and academic environment consistent with federal
and state law, including the terms and conditions whereby employees, students, volunteers, faculty,
physicians, and other professionals may be disciplined for violation of these policies and tested for
suspected use of an illegal drug or alcohol.
All students of Touro University California, prior to beginning a clinical affiliation, will be required to
be drug screened. The university reserves the right to have any student evaluated by the Student Health
Service if he/she appears to be under the influence of illegal drugs/substance and/or alcohol which
results in a diminished or impaired ability to perform usual tasks. Any student who attends a class or a
clinical rotation under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs/substances is subject to either immediate
suspension or possible expulsion in accordance with this policy.
Each student will be required to submit to a background check and drug screen prior to or during their
enrollment at Touro University California. The cost of the first background check and drug screen will
be borne by Touro University California. The student should be aware that facts uncovered as a result of
the background check and/or drug screen which may preclude licensure or practice in your profession
or interfere with Touro University California’s ability to procure internships/clerkships/rotation sites
may impact your ability to begin or continue your education at Touro University California or to obtain
licensure to practice your profession.
All students of Touro University must review the Drug Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy and
Procedure, a copy of which has been provided at orientation and/or obtained from the Dean of Students.
Touro University maintains a drug-free environment consistent with the principles of the “Federal Drug
Free Schools and Communities Act” and the “Drug Free Workplace Act”.
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Drug Screening Procedures
TUC Students enrolled in the Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy, PA/MPH and Nursing programs must
meet a variety of institutional and third party standards in order to participate in their clinical rotations.
TUC establishes the academic standards and experiential educational standards for all educational
experiences, such as for clinical rotations. Clinical rotation standards and policies are stated in full detail
in each program’s student handbook. However, since the clinical rotation experience is common to
several academic programs, the university drug screening procedures apply to all academic programs
requiring clinical rotations.
Clearance Monitoring and Release of Records
TUC Student Health Center (SHC) facilitates the gathering, collating and validation of the required health
clearance data for student rotations through the E*Value system for all programs except the Nursing
program. In addition to health screening, immunization, and titer requirements, students are required to
pass a drug screen analysis in order to participate in any clinical activity. While the specific thresholds
and drug clearance requirements vary among clinical sites, almost all of the clinical sites require that
students pass a drug screen prior to the first day of rotations. SHC obtains a signed release of information
that includes the student’s approval for the TUC SHC to share the student’s drug screen results with the
student’s clinical rotation sites. Additionally it is acknowledged that the clinical sites may keep copies
of the student’s drug screen results for up to three years after discontinuation of the rotation in order to
comply with the clinical site’s specific accreditation requirements.
Payment
The first drug screen test is paid for through the university collected student health fee. TUC will
arrange for the third party vendor to offer the initial screening on campus at the university expense.
All students who are required to have a drug screen are encouraged to utilize the services provided.
Students failing to attend an on campus drug screening event sponsored by SHC may be required to
obtain screening on their own and pay the costs. Students obtaining a drug screen on their own must
request the vendor to provide a copy of those results to SHC staff. The university pays for the initial
drug screen test (when obtained during SHC arranged on campus events) and may pay for some that
are required to be conducted within 30 days of the start of a rotation. All elective rotations and student
requested rotations requiring additional screening shall be completed at the student’s expense. Students
may be responsible for payment for initial and/or subsequent drug screen tests for other reasons,
including, but not limited to student noncompliance and retesting as the result of positive results.
Screening
TUC contracts with an independent third party to conduct the laboratory analysis and TUC has no
control over the results of the screening. The results are submitted by the third party vendor to the SHC
staff who will record, maintain and report the results to the student’s program and where needed, to
clinical sites.
Notice
Students will be given notice a minimum of seven calendar days prior to the initial drug screening test
Special circumstances that prevent the student from participating in the scheduled drug screen test must
be discussed with the appropriate academic program administrator prior to the test in order to receive
an “excused absence.” The SHC (for Nursing students the vendor) will send each academic program a
roster of the students who participated in the screening. Students who do not participate are reported
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as “no show” for the initial testing to their academic program administrators and will be required to pay
for their initial drug screen test and may be subject to professionalism charges and/or university student
conduct code violations.. Students with an excused absence from the announced drug screen test day
will still be given an opportunity to have the test paid for by the university at an agreed upon date. The
“make-up” test must be completed within seven calendar days of the missed event. Again, the student
who is “making-up” the drug screen test, must request that the vendor provide a copy of the test results
to the SHC or to the Nursing Program administrator.
Reporting of Medication Usage
Students using prescription(s) or OTC medications that may impact the drug screen test must provide
adequate documentation of the medical need and validity of the prescriptions(s) to the Student Health
Center (or if in the Nursing program, to the Nursing program administrator) prior to the testing. The
student is responsible for confirming that the screener noted the medications at the time of the test. A list
of adequate documentation requirements is posted on the TUC SHC website.
Results
Students shall be provided two attempts to successfully pass the drug screen test.
First Failure
The student’s academic program will be notified. The student shall retest at their own expense within
three to five calendar days after receipt of notification of the initial failure SHC and the academic
program will make arrangements for the testing to be completed. Students acknowledge that this delay
may have a serious impact on their ability to complete their scheduled clinical rotations and that this
retaking of the drug screen test will mean that their rotation space may be given to another student.
Furthermore, such delays may result in delayed graduation and additional tuition and/or fees. Students
are referred to their academic programs for information regarding any additional programmatic
disciplinary consequences.
Second Failure
Students who fail the second drug screen test will not be given a third opportunity to pass the drug test
and their academic program administration will be notified of the second failure. Students may face
program dismissal, professionalism charges and/or university student conduct charges for a failed
second drug screen test. Please see university Student Code of Conduct and the university Drug and
Alcohol Use policy as well as academic program specific student handbooks for more information on
what impact this may have on student enrollment status in a program.
Students who fail the drug test are recommended to seek appropriate drug and alcohol counseling /
remediation intervention.
Crime Awareness & Campus Security Act (Clery Act Information)
As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics
(Clery Act) federal law, Touro University makes available to students and prospective students and
families information about policies and procedures on how to report criminal actions on campus,
current policies concerning security and access to facilities on campus, and information on campus
law enforcement and statistics concerning incidents of campus crime. Each fall by October 1st Touro
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the university website under the Campus Security tab located at the bottom of the tu.edu home page or
at the following website: http://facilities.tu.edu/safety. Paper copies of the ASR may be obtained by
contacting the appropriate university administrators. Current and prospective students and employees
can request a paper copy of this report by contacting Mr. Jay Ritchie, Associate Vice President of
Administration (707) 638-5800 or Dr. Jim Binkerd, Associate Dean of Student Services (707) 638-5935.
TUC encourages victims and witnesses of crime to report crime and other serious incidents as soon as
possible to Campus Security or university administrators. The ASR has specific information on how to
and to whom to report crimes. Additionally, the ASR contains information on several important policy
and resource issues related to Title IX and other emergency and security issues.
Students are notified at least annually via their tu.eu email of how to access the most current ASR.
Students are strongly encouraged to review the policies and materials made available to them in the ASR.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Everbridge Emergency Alert System
During an emergency, the university will use multiple mediums to reach as many people as possible with
accurate and timely information. This is especially important in the first hours and days of an emergency
or a crisis. In addition to emails and the TUC webpage, the university uses the EverBridge Alert
emergency notification system to notify the campus community of a significant emergency or dangerous
situation affecting the university community.
Touro University California tests this emergency notification system at least once per academic year
and uses the system as part of the emergency drills. Test results are used to measure the effectiveness
of the system and to provide important information as the university seeks to enhance and upgrade the
emergency notification tools and procedures.
Updating Everbridge Contact Information
All faculty, staff and students are annually enrolled in the Everbridge Alert emergency notification
system via their official tu.edu email. Informational campaigns are conducted at the start of each
semester to encourage students to provide multiple contact paths and to update the system with any
changes to their primary contact information by visiting: http://www.everbridge.net. TUC community
members will receive the latest official campus information regarding natural disasters, campus closures
or other emergency situations via a text or phone call from the Everbridge alert system.
Individuals who are already registered can check their contact information at the Everbridge website
(www.everbridge.net) by entering the member ID and password emailed along with the registration
information.
Links for member ID and password reminders can also be requested by clicking on the appropriate links
at www.everbridge.net.
Everbridge Assistance
For assistance with Everbridge, please contact the IT Department Service Desk at [email protected] or
(707)638-5424 for further information about the TUC Urgent Notification System.
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Fire Drills, Building Coordinators & Safety Week
Fire evacuation plans are posted in all of the occupied buildings located on the Mare Island campus. Fire
drills are conducted every few months. The fire drills encompass all of the occupied buildings located on
the campus with each building having a fire drill at least once a year.
Each building has a faculty, staff or administrator named as building coordinators who serve as a local
contact for each building to assist with emergency protocols for evacuation, lock down, or other required
emergency response. The building coordinators assist with informing building occupants of proper
procedures for building emergency and evacuations in preparation for an actual emergency.
All building occupants, including students in labs, are required to evacuate the building during a drill
and to stay clear of the building until the staff or faculty building captain(s) give the all clear signal to
return to the building. It is critical that everyone adhere to the practices of evacuation during the drills.
Students failing to leave the building or to comply with directions issued by the building captains,
coordinators or uniformed emergency responders may face student conduct and professionalism charges.
During the fire drills, observers note infractions and make suggestions for improvement. Results of
the fire drill are forwarded to the campus community via the official tu.edu email system. Reports are
maintained with the chairperson of the safety committee.
Safety week is offered by the university community once a year typically in late July. Staff and faculty
receive safety training opportunities for CPR, First Aid and proper use of fire extinguishers.
Emergency Management & Campus Emergency Telephones
The university’s ASR lists policy and procedure information regarding the university’s emergency
management activities. For all non-urgent questions concerning safety and security issues, please contact
the Facilities department administrator.
For emergencies call 911 or 9-911 from all campus telephones.
In fall 2014 construction begins on twelve blue light emergency telephones that will be located in the
parking lots near Lander Hall, the Library building, the Farragut Inn and Wilderman Hall as well as near
foot paths such as the Harter Way stairs. These special emergency telephones contact the Vallejo Police
Department dispatch.
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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT
Touro College and University System is a community of scholars and learners committed to maintaining
the highest standards of personal integrity in all aspects of our professional and academic lives. Students
and faculty are expected to share a mutual respect for teaching, learning and the development of
knowledge. Because intellectual integrity is a hallmark of scholarly and scientific inquiry as well as a
core value of the Jewish tradition on which our university system was founded, students and faculty are
expected to adhere to the highest standards of honesty, fairness, professional conduct of academic work
and respect for all community members.
Academic honesty supports our shared intellectual culture and our ability to trust one another. Students
must avoid all acts of dishonesty, including, but not limited to:
• • • • • • • • cheating
plagiarizing (presenting the work or ideas of others as your own)
fabricating (making up information, data, or research results)
tampering (unauthorized removal or alteration of College documents, software, equipment, or
other academic-related materials, including other students’ work)
lying
working with others when assignments or exams require individual work
making unauthorized copies of copyrighted material
facilitating or tolerating the dishonesty of others
Academic dishonesty lowers scholastic quality and adversely affects those who will eventually depend
on the knowledge and integrity of our graduates. Failure to uphold the principles of academic integrity
negatively impacts the reputation of Touro, the value of each and every degree awarded by the
institution, and the future success of our graduates.
The Touro College and University System views violation of academic integrity with the utmost gravity.
Such violations will lead to appropriate sanctions, from failure in coursework up to and including
expulsion from the Touro College and University System. We commit ourselves to the shared vision of
academic excellence that can only flourish in a climate of integrity.
See Appendix K for complete policy statement on Academic Integrity.
Registrar Office
Services provided by the Registrar and staff support every student at the university as well as all faculty
and staff members who interact with students. Specifically, the registrar office staff are responsible for:
the integrity of student academic records for the university; the planning and execution of registration of
students each semester; recording of grades; auditing of satisfactory progress of program requirements
for students; verification of current or past enrollment, certification of conferred degree, graduation;
mailing of diplomas to graduates; class ranking which is done at the end of June; preservation of student
academic records and protection and enforcement of students’ privacy (FERPA). The Registrar certifies
COM students’ applications for the USMLE Board Exams.
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Registrar office hours are generally Mondays through Thursdays 8:00AM – 5:00PM; Fridays 8:00AM
– 3:00PM. There are some evening hours during the academic term; see website for specific dates and
times. Students are advised to pay attention to the university holiday schedule as the Registrar’s office
may be closed during those times.
Registrar Contact Information
Postal Address
Office of the Registrar
Wilderman Hall, Room 202
1310 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
Registrar Campus Location: ............................................... Rooms 202 & 204 Wilderman Hall
Telephone number: ................................................................................................. (707) 638-5984
Fax number: ............................................................................................................. (707) 638-5267
Email: ............................................................................................................ [email protected]
Academic Record Privacy/FERPA
As noted above, the Registrar is responsible for maintaining the official student academic records. Any
questions and/or requests regarding student academic records should be made in writing and addressed
to the Office of the Registrar. The Registrar staff comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA). FERPA provides for students’ right to be informed about where student academic records
are located, to review personal academic records, to request corrections, to grieve alleged violations of
privacy, to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information and to file complaints with the
U.S. Department of Education. Touro University has designated student names, email address, term of
attendance, major fields of study and certificates earned as public directory information. This means that
this information about students will be shared with the Touro University California community and the
public unless the student requests a privacy hold be placed on their records.
Matriculation and Registration Process
All students are required to register online via TCWeb by their specified academic program registration
deadline. Students are expected to participate in the accuracy of their academic records and are
encouraged to be active in their review of their TCWeb accounts to view registration, student account
and other critical administrative information related to student academic records. Please see the
college calendar for current registration and other important deadlines. Failure to register in a timely
manner will exclude the student from attending classes. Students who register late will be charged
a late registration penalty. Full tuition and fees and any prior debts must be paid in full on or before
registration day each academic term. Students who fail to register during a semester, or whose efforts
to register fail to conform with university and academic program regulations, may not at the end of such
semester receive credit for courses or parts of courses completed.
Students registering for electives must complete a paper registration form with required instructor(s)
signature(s) and approval of the Bursar prior to processing. See catalog section on adding classes for
more detail on this process.
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The university has both semester and trimester terms and students may begin their didactic portion
of their degree during one type of academic calendar term and switch to the other term basis midway through their academic program. In general, there are three registration sessions, fall, spring and
summer. Matriculation and promotion are subject to satisfactory completion of all academic requirements
and payment of all outstanding debts to the university. For new students the following items are
required (see catalog section Additional Admission Requirements for details):
• a physical exam,
• immunizations as outlined on the physical examination form,
• proof of health insurance and documentation that the insurance meets or exceeds the
requirements to be granted a waiver.
Attendance during orientation is mandatory for new students. For subsequent sessions/years students
receive registration forms from the Registrar approximately 2-3 weeks prior to the beginning of the new
Academic year.
Late Registration
A student registering after classes have begun, must obtain the written permission of the Dean of the
School in which the student is enrolled. Permission of the instructor in each course is also required in all
such cases. A late registration fee of $50.00 will be assessed against all late registrants.
Continuous Enrollment
Students must register for a minimum of 3 credit hours each semester to maintain active student status.
Students with fewer than six graduate units may not be eligible for Financial Aid, but are considered an
active student. Students who are progressing in the completion of their thesis or dissertation are required
to register for a continuation course each semester until the thesis or dissertation is completed and is
given final approval. Students who do not register as required may and for whom more than 365 days
have elapsed since the date of last attendance may be administratively separated from the university
and would then be required to must reapply for admission should they wish to continue. Exceptions
to this would be a request for a leave of absence. Leave of absences are made only with the approval of
the academic program and university registrar; see Leave of Absence section of this catalog for a more
complete explanation.
Enrollment Status
Graduate and profession students Programs
Full-time
9 credits
Half-time
6 credits
Note: students enrolled for less than 6 credits at any time are not eligible for financial aid
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Enrollment Verifications
Student enrollment verifications for insurance and other purposes are available through the registrar’s
office. Students may request verification of current and past enrollment status and/or, completion of
the conferred degree at Touro University California. The letter of verification includes the following
information:
• • • • College/Academic Program
Date of original matriculation
Enrollment Status (Full-time vs. Part-Time)
Expected/Actual Graduation Date
To request an enrollment verification letter, students must complete a verification request form. The form
may be faxed to 707 638-5267 or emailed to [email protected]. Forms are available online at http://
studentservices.tu.edu/registrar/forms.html
National Student Clearinghouse
The Registrar reports the current enrollment status of students on a monthly basis to the National Student
Clearing House. A student enrollment is defined as follows:
• • • • • • • • Currently enrolled full time (F) = enrolled in 9 or more units
Currently enrolled half time (H) = enrolled in 6 or more units but less than 9 units
Currently enrolled less than half time (LH) = enrolled in fewer than 6 units
Withdrew (W)
Dismissed (A)
On a leave of absence (LOA)
Graduated (G)
Deceased (D)
The Department of Education and various lenders of student loans, utilize the NSCH for verification
of student’s status. If a student is reported as less than halftime, withdrawn on Leave of absence or
graduate their student financial aid loan grace period will begin in six months. See Financial Aid for more
information on grace periods.
CHANGES IN ENROLLMENT
ADDING/DROPPING/REPEATING CLASSES
While many of the courses at TUC are cohort based, there are electives and other changes that may need
to be made to their class schedule. Students must choose their class schedule carefully. Once a student
has completed registration, all changes to a class schedule cannot be made electronically. All changes to
class schedule, meaning all adds and drops, must be made by submitting the appropriate paper Drop/
Add form to the Registrar staff. A student’s change in class registration information will be recorded by
the staff in the Registrar’s office then and only then will students be able to verify their class changes by
viewing their schedules on TC Web.
It is important that students review their semester schedule to insure that all courses have been correctly
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To reiterate, the following changes must be made by using a paper Add and Drop form:
1. Change from one course to another.
2. Change from one section of the same course to another section.
3. Addition to schedule.
4. Deletion from schedule
5. Course is cancelled
Please note that adding and/or dropping courses may impact a student’s financial aid and their tuition
and fee charges.
Adding Classes
Student should contact their academic program for permission to add classes after the start of the
term. The academic program faculty and staff are best able to advise students on elective or other class
information; the Registrar staff will only add classes that have been approved by the student’s academic
program. Faculty, Program Director, Department Chair, or the appropriate Associate Dean approval
is required to add courses after the second week of instruction. After the fourth week of instruction,
adding courses will occur only when a university error has been made; adequate documentation of the
error needs to be submitted to the Registrar for final approval of adds after the fourth week of the term.
Faculty, Program Director or Department Chair or Associate Dean and College Dean must also sign the
add form. It is important that students review their semester schedule to insure that all courses have
been correctly added.
Dropping Classes
Each student has the responsibility of dropping any courses in which he/she is enrolled, but did not
attend or stopped attending. To drop a course after the beginning of the term, students must submit the
appropriate drop form with the instructor(s) signature(s) to the Registrar staff. Program Directors, the
appropriate Associate Dean or College Dean has the authority to administratively remove any student
who fails to attend classes without notifying the faculty of the absence. The need to drop classes should
be discussed with the Program Director or appropriate Associate Dean to determine the best option for
the student.
Classes dropped after the second week of classes will be noted with a “W” on the official transcript.
All drops after the eighth week of instruction in semester long programs or the third week in six week
long courses must have approval of the instructor and Program Director or Associate Dean and will
be allowed only for serious and compelling reasons (such as career related or medical reasons beyond
control of the student). No drops are allowed after the last day of instruction. A grade mark of “W” will
be recorded for courses in which a drop has been authorized. Students will receive a grade mark of “I”
for courses that are not officially dropped (see section on Grades for more detail of what impact a “W” or
“I” might have on a student’s academic record and see Financial Aid for information on financial impact
of a “W” or “I” grade mark. Additionally, the catalog sections of Leave of Absence or Withdrawal from
the university may be appropriate resource.)
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Repeating Classes
Repeating a course or a term of coursework is only done with specific permission of the academic
program and direction to the student. When a student repeats a TUC course, the original grade will
remain on the transcript but not be included in the computation of the grade point average. The repeated
course grade will also appear and it will be computed into the final GPA. Rarely if ever a course may
be repeated more than once, in that case then only the most recent course grade will be used when
computing the grade point average. The repeat grade(s) must be on the same grading scale as the
original grade. All grades will remain on the student’s transcript with suitable notation to ensure an
accurate academic record. Credit will be allowed only once for successful completion of the course. There
may be special tuition rates that will apply to repeated course work or a repeated term of classes and
students must confer with the Bursar staff to review their particular circumstances.
Remediation
In the event of a failed course(s), every effort will be made to give students an opportunity to
demonstrate competency in each area of the academic program. However, remediation is to be regarded
as a privilege which must be earned by a student through active participation in the educational program
as demonstrated by regular attendance, individual initiative and utilization of resources available to
him/her. Decisions regarding remediation by the Student Promotion or Academic Standards Committee
will be made on an individual basis after considering all pertinent circumstances in each case.
Students who do not meet the standards specified for satisfactory academic progress may be given an
opportunity to correct their deficiencies in the form of an academic remediation plan as recommended
by the Student Promotion or Academic Standards Committee and Program Director or appropriate
Associate Dean. The committees make recommendations; final decisions regarding a student’s academic
progress will be made by written notification to the student by the academic program dean or designee.
Remediation is an earned opportunity for a student to rectify unsuccessful completion of course work.
An example of a remediation might be the following: In the COM, the student achieves a grade of 70%
or more in the course, but fails one or more subdiscipline(s). When the student successfully remediates,
the U/P score will replace the U score in the failed subdiscipline(s) and the original course weighted
average grade is the course grade. Example two: if the same student in the same college receives a “U”
course grade, and is allowed to remediate, upon successful completion “U/P” scores will be placed in the
successfully remediated subdiscipline(s) and the “U/P” will be the course grade. In this case, the course
grade “U/P” will be calculated at 70% for the GPA. In order to earn the U/P grade, the remediation has
to be completed prior to being promotion to the next term.
Elective Courses
An elective course is an institutionally approved series of instructional sessions that are developed
outside of the required curriculum and offered by college faculty to currently enrolled students
in addition to prescribed courses. Students officially registered in elective courses receive credit
commensurate with contact hours, which is included on the student’s permanent record. Student
performance is evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Students interested in registering for an elective course
should first contact the appropriate academic department offering the course. Procedures for registering
for elective courses can be obtained from the Registrar office staff.
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Audited Courses
Students who are matriculated in an academic program and would like or are recommended to audit
a course(s) (including lectures, labs or other course related activities) must make prior arrangements
with the course coordinator and/or academic program administrator. The ability to participate in
exams or other assessment activities is at the discretion of the course instructor and is not guaranteed.
Certain lecture and lab activities might be designated as not available to unregistered students, and
the student may be asked to cease attending the course, at the discretion of the course coordinator. The
course coordinator may ask the student to leave from the course for nonattendance or when the presence
of unregistered students may disrupt the space or flow of classes and related activities for registered
students.
An audited course is defined as the participation of a student in a course for which the student receives
no credit or grade. Students interested in auditing a course should first contact the appropriate academic
program offering the course. Auditing a course does not qualify the student for federal financial aid.
Time Limit for Completion of Degree
In general the programs adhere to the Department of Education (DOE) timelines which require degree
completion within a 150% timeframe from matriculation to degree completion. See specific Academic
Program Student Handbooks for detailed information.
Class Attendance Requirements
Students must be currently registered in courses in order to attend classes. A student may not participate
as official student representative of Touro University California or attend classes unless they are officially
registered for classes. All instructors/professors are responsible for monitoring student’s attendance and
reporting all absences to the appropriate Program Director or Dean and the Registrar office staff.
It is expected that students will attend all lectures in the required curriculum, laboratory activities, clinical
rotations, elective, and audited courses. Colleges, departments and/or individual courses may establish
more specific attendance requirements. Students who must miss laboratory or clerkship sessions should
notify the instructor or preceptor as soon as possible prior to the session to allow for any necessary
accommodations. Failure to attend elective or audited courses and/or laboratories may result in the
removal of the elective credit or audit from the student’s record. Absence from any instructional session
for any reason does not relieve the student from responsibility for covered material. Chronic unexcused
absences may be viewed as violations of the Code of Responsibilities and Rights of the Students,
Appendix C. In the case of an excused absence, illness or extenuating circumstance, see the appropriate
academic program Student Handbook for specific requirements regarding exam make-up.
For students who have do not maintain continuous enrollment or have not attempted to register for
a class in the current term, the program will contact/communicate with the student within the first
month of the beginning of the semester to determine student status and report that student status to the
Registrar.
Transcripts
An official TUC transcript must be ordered by students and alumni electronically through the National
Student Clearinghouse; the link is found on the Registrar’s webpage (http://www.getmytranscript.
com). There is a $7.50 fee for each official transcript requested. The transcript is official only when it
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bears the signature of the Registrar and the seal of the university. Official transcript requests are normally
processed within 7-10 business days. However, the transcript processing time may take longer during
peak periods such as near the time of graduation audits and clinical application periods; students are
encouraged to allow for adequate time frame for delivery of official transcripts. Students should check
with the registrar staff if they have specific needs. Instructions for how to order transcripts can be found
on the Registrar web page at: http://studentservices.tu.edu/registrar/transcripts.html.
Transcripts may be withheld from students who are delinquent in their financial obligations to the
university, or any of its affiliated hospitals or clinics. If the university has knowledge that a student or
graduate is in default on any federal, state, outside agency institutional loan or service obligation, the
university will withhold all official transcripts, verification of training, and letters of recommendations.
Unofficial copies of student transcripts are available electronically through TC-Web at https://tcweb.
touro.edu/cgi-bin/login.mbr/login students need to have their student ID number and password to
access their TC Web account.
Name Change
The university utilizes only the student legal name on official student records and will only adjust its
records appropriately if a student legally changes his/her name. A student who has a legal change of
name must submit, to the Registrar, a completed Request for Changes to Personal Information form and
the legal documents (court order, marriage license, etc.) related to the change. All permanent records are
changed to conform to the student’s legal name.
Permanent, Local Address, Emergency Contact Information
The Registrar maintains the official permanent address for all enrolled students of Touro University
California. Each student has the responsibility to provide the Registrar staff with a permanent
mailing address, local mailing address, emergency contact information, personal email address, and
telephone number. Students also are expected to furnish the Registrar with their local address and
telephone number. Students are required to notify the Registrar staff of any change of address, email
address, and/or telephone number within five (5) business days of the change. Complete and submit
a contact information update form to the Registrar staff. The form can be downloaded from http://
studentservices.tu.edu/registrar/forms.html. All official university communication with the student is
done through the student’s tu.edu email. The registrar staff will only email official registration or other
compliance related email to the students’ tu.edu address.
LEAVE OF ABSENCES
Approved Leave of Absence (LOA)
A Leave Of Absence (LOA) is defined as when a student is officially separated from the institution for a
short, defined period of time of more than a semester, but not to exceed a year.
An approved LOA means that the student enrollment will end and will not earn credit for the term
therefore the student is no longer eligible for Financial Aid for the time period the student is on leave.
A student may initiate a request for a LOA for a health or other personal issue or may be asked to take a
LOA by their academic program through the appropriate professional standing committee.
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Regardless of whether the LOA request is self-initiated or the student is asked to initiate a LOA by the
academic program, a student must submit a completed LOA request petition to the university registrar
staff in order to be considered on an approved separation from the university. The student may petition
for a LOA prior to the first day of the next term, or within a term; however, the student must complete
the LOA request petition prior to the final week of classes or prior to the final exams for the current term.
LOAs are not retroactively approved for a prior term.
The student must follow these steps:
The student must obtain and complete a Leave of Absence Request Form. This can be obtained from the
Registrar’s office or on the web at: http://studentservices.tu.edu/registrar/forms.html.
A student must meet with the Academic Dean or designee (Associate Dean or Director of the Program or
Promotions Committee) to discuss the reason(s) for the requested leave and the possible effects on his/
her academic program progress.
Once the student has discussed the leave request with her or his academic program administration,
and received a signed approval from the academic program, the student must obtain all required
signatures from administrative officials in Student Services. A student requesting a LOA must consult
with Financial Aid and Bursar office staff members about potential impacts on their current and future
financial aid and student account status. Students are encouraged to meet in person or at least have
a telephone conversation with these departments as their student financial aid and student tuition
payments and student account debts are impacted by a LOA. The Registrar staff will review all of the
LOA paperwork and send official notification to the student and to the academic program indicating
that the official leave of absence process has been completed and whether or not the LOA was officially
approved or denied.
The official start date of the LOA will be the effective date listed on the LOA petition, as long as the date
is within the term guidelines. Once the registrar staff receive a completed LOA petition, they will note on
the student academic record the date of the approved LOA. Any tuition charges or refunds will be done
in accordance with the TUC withdrawal policy. For the purposes of financial aid, a student requesting a
LOA is reported to the federal aid program as a withdrawn student. The six month grace period on the
student loans will begin as of the LOA effective date. When returning from the LOA, the student will be
reported to the federal aid program as enrolled and any student loans will return to a deferred in-school
status.
While on an approved leave, the student must notify the appropriate academic program administrator
and the registrar’s office staff of any changes in the conditions of the LOA as agreed upon by the petition
process. Students who have an academic plan during their leave must adhere to that academic plan.
While on LOA students are not covered by TUC health insurance or medical liability insurance and
may no longer be able to access TUC resources or services unless approved by their academic program.
Additionally, if the student needs to extend the leave, it is the student’s responsibility to make that
request to the academic program administrator and the registrar’s staff prior to acting upon the requested
changes.
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Approved LOA for Students on Clinical Rotations
Students on clinical rotations are expected to abide by all program requirements for attendance and
communication with their programs. If a student enrolled for clinical rotations must apply for a LOA,
they must do so according to the above stated procedures.
COM students who have completed the didactic portion of the program and who do not pass the
COMLEX 1 by the September 1 deadline must apply for a LOA. Students not enrolled in a minimum of
6 graduate credit units for the term, while preparing for the COMLEX, are not entitled to or eligible for
financial aid.
Third year COP students who are about to begin clinical rotations and did not pass all requirements,
may be required to remediate in the summer by taking an exam or other academic work. Students not
enrolled in a minimum of 6 graduate credit units for the term are not entitled to or eligible for financial
aid.
Dual Enrollment LOA
DO/PharmD students who are also enrolled in the MPH program are considered dual enrolled students.
If a dual enrolled student is approved for a LOA from the COM or COP program, they may choose to
continue to enroll in the MPH program with written permission and approval from the MPH program
director or Dean and their representative COM/COP Dean or designee.
Required Petition to Return From LOA
To return to classes, the student on an official LOA must communicate in writing with the academic
program and the registrar office their intent to return from the LOA a minimum of six weeks prior to the
expiration of the LOA. Students must submit a completed petition to return to class and initiate contact
with their academic program administrators and any pertinent student services staff to make any needed
plans for their re-entry into the program. Failure to do so may result in an administrative withdrawal
from the program and the university.
Once approved to return to the university, academic program administrators will reinstate the student
as closely as possible to the previous point of progress in the didactic or clinical experience. The point
of entry into an academic program and the order of clinical rotations for the clinical student will be
determined by the academic program administrator.
Tuition charges for a student restarting classes or for subsequent academic semesters will be set at the
tuition rates and policies at the time the student returns. The academic program administrators will
make every effort to facilitate the re-entry of the student into their programs, but there are no guarantees
of class or clinical placements.
Unapproved LOA
A student who leaves the university prior to program completion without completing the official LOA
administrative process may not enroll in future terms without petitioning the program. Students who
have been absent from their academic program without official approval for one or more semesters may
be required to reapply for admission (see Admissions section of catalog). Students who may complete a
term and then not re-enroll for the next term and do not complete the academic program are considered
as being on an unapproved LOA. Students who leave the university without an approved LOA may
be administratively withdrawn and/or dismissed by the program according to the academic program
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procedures and university policy; and this time away will count towards the academic program statute
of time limitation for degree completion. Students who have an extended unapproved absence from the
university will be required to re-apply for program admission through the normal admissions processes.
Maternity Leave of Absence
Enrolled students who become pregnant may request a maternity leave of absence. The amount of leave
time granted depends largely on the personal needs of the student and the timing of the birth within an
academic program. Prior to officially requesting a leave, pregnant students should contact the Associate
Dean of Student Services to discuss how a leave will affect their progress in the academic program and
to review available options. A mutual decision should be reached after careful consideration is given
to personal and professional circumstances. Students returning from Maternity Leave must provide a
medical release from their provider as well as the Petition to Return to Classes Form.
Medical Leave of Absence
In the event that a student must take a Leave of Absence as the result of illness or injury the same
procedures listed above will be followed whenever possible. Special accommodation will be made
to initiate a Medical Leave of Absence when circumstances necessitate. In general, Medical Leave
of absence may not be longer than 1 academic year. Longer Medical Leave may require additional
consideration by the Dean or Director of the student’s program. Upon return from a Medical Leave the
student must provide a medical release from his/her treating physician in addition to the Petition to
Return to Classes Form.
Military Leave of Absence
TUC is committed to supporting students called to active military duty. Students called to such duty will
be considered on military leave of absence. Students called to active duty should immediately notify the
Registrar and provide all pertinent call-up papers.
Students returning to Touro University from active duty will be eligible for reinstatement as full-time
Touro University students once they have notified the Registrar and have supplied any pertinent military
papers requested by the university.
Students with less than two-thirds of assignments/exams completed in didactic courses will be
encouraged to re-start the courses once they return depending on length of leave. Programs, however,
will have the prerogative to make special arrangements. Pre-clinical students with less than two-thirds
of assignments/exams completed will be encouraged to re-start the courses once they return. Academic
programs have the prerogative to determine special arrangements.
Clinical students returning to TUC will be reinstated as closely as possible to the previous point of
progress in the clinical experience. The point of entry and order of clinical rotations for the clinical
student will be determined by the academic program. No additional tuition will be due from students for
the resumption of any “incompletes” for work that they started before leaving for active military duty.
Tuition charges for students restarting classes and for subsequent academic semesters will be set at the
tuition rates in effect at the time the student returns from military duty. The academic program will
facilitate the re-entry of students into their programs as close as possible to the point at which they were
called to active military duty.
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Class Rank
Class rankings are usually provided to currently enrolled students in applicable programs and may be
requested from the Registrar either in person or in writing. Class ranking is determined on the basis of
the cumulative-weighted average of percentages earned from all completed required courses. Individual
course grades are weighted in the formulation relative to course credit hours. Credit hours earned from
courses evaluated on a pass/fail basis, including elective courses, are not used in the determination of
cumulative-weighted grade point average. Class ranking is calculated once a year at the end of June after
the annual commencement ceremony. Class ranking is available upon request from the Registrar.
Honors
University honors are awarded to degree candidates in recognition of their academic achievementt. The
honors distinction is based on the degree candidate’s cumulative grade point average (GPA) which is 3.75
or greater.
For a student to be listed as having honors in the commencement program, the requirements must be met
with the cumulative GPA the semester BEFORE graduation. While the number of credit hours earned
during the graduation term does not affect the determination of graduation honors for recognition at
the commencement ceremony, quality points earned during the graduation term are considered in
calculating the final GPA which determines graduation honors.
Please note that candidacy for university honors does not guarantee that honors will be awarded when
the degree is conferred. Conversely, a student who did not meet the honors criteria when the graduation
audit and evaluation was conducted may still be awarded university honors if the criteria are met when
the degree is later conferred.
Graduation
Students must complete all of the requirements of the major, program and the university to be eligible
for conferral of the degree. Students must complete all courses required for the major and achieve a
minimum of 2.0 GPA; some academic programs require a higher minimum GPA. Students are referred to
their academic program student handbook for this information.
To be eligible for graduation, students must apply for graduation by submitting the application directly
to the Registrar, by the posted application deadline on the university calendar. The university holds one
commencement ceremony a year usually at the end of the spring semester. Degree conferral will appear
on graduate transcripts according to the academic calendar dates established annually by the Registrar.
Graduation Requirements
Students must submit a formal graduation application by the due dates as indicated on the Registrar
calendar posted. A degree audit of the student’s academic progress is conducted only after the receipt
of the graduation application. Students must complete all requirements as stipulated by their academic
program.
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Summary of General Graduation Requirements and Steps
To become eligible for graduation from the university, a candidate must:
• Satisfactorily complete a curriculum in the academic program in which he/she is enrolled,
including any special requirements established by the academic program and approved by the
Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee.
• Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or “C” average. /GSOE 3.00 or “B” average
• Submit to the program’s Academic Advising Coordinator an application to become a candidate
for graduation. The application consists of a form certifying that all requirements except courses
in progress have been met.
• Satisfy all past and current financial obligations to the university.
• Participate in the commencement exercise of his/her graduating class unless excused in writing
by the Dean or Program Director of the college
• Complete exit interview with Financial Aid staff.
Release of Diplomas
Students who have met all graduation requirements as determined by an audit of their student records
will have diplomas sent to the permanent address on file with the Registrar within two to four weeks
of graduation. Diplomas will not be released until the Registrar confirms that the graduate has met
all academic requirements and that the Bursar confirms that the graduate has paid all tuition, fees and
fines. Additionally, if the graduate has participated in federal financial aid programs, the graduate is
required by federal regulations to complete some form of exit interview and/or online workshop prior to
separation from the university.
Withdrawal Procedures
The decision to withdraw from the university is a serious matter. A student who withdraws from their
academic program is also considered to be withdrawn from the university. As such, if the withdrawn
student decides at some later date to reenter the program, he/she must reapply for admission and, if
accepted, will assume the status of a new student. The student must request approval from the program
head, in writing, of the decision to voluntarily withdraw and voluntarily relinquish his/her position in
the program. If the request is approved, an official withdrawal form is obtained from the Registrar. The
student must complete the official withdrawal form, obtain all required signatures, and return the form to
the Registrar within 10 days of completion.
The withdrawal process includes the clearing of all financial obligations to Touro University, completion
of all administrative procedures, and completion of an exit interview with the academic program, and/
or the College Dean. If the withdrawal is granted, the student receives one of the following grades for
current classes: W (withdrew) or WU (withdrew unsatisfactory). “W” is defined as withdrawal in good
academic standing. “WU” is defined as withdrawal not in good academic standing.
Students contemplating withdrawal are advised to discuss this issue with their faculty advisor. Students
considering withdrawal are subject to the policies governing withdrawal from the university. Students
should be aware that withdrawal from a course may result in a significant extension of the student’s
professional program. Before withdrawing, students should discuss the issue with their faculty advisor,
Program Director, or Associate Dean, and the College Dean.
Withdrawals must be completed prior to the start of the next term or within a term and cannot be
retroactive. If a student is not registered and/or not attending classes in the current semester, and he
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or she has not contacted the program to declare their intentions to continue with the program within
two weeks of the start of classes for the current semester, then the program will notify the Office
of the Registrar and the Registrar will send a certified notification to the student that they will be
administratively withdrawn from the program and university with an effective date. Students will not
be allowed to resume the program after missing the first two weeks of classes, unless there are any
extenuating circumstances or excused absence. Students assume responsibility for any financial and
academic consequences ensuing from being administratively withdrawn from the program.
Dual Enrollment/Joint Program Withdrawal
If the student is officially enrolled simultaneously in two academic programs (dual enrollment), the
student who may no longer be eligible to continue in one program and who is withdrawn may opt to
seek official approval to continue as a non-dual degree seeking student in the second academic program.
For example, if a dual enrolled COM/MPH or COP/MPH student is no longer enrolled as a COM or
COP student, they may petition the MPH program to complete the MPH degree. The permission to
continue in the second degree program is not assumed. Students must seek official approval to continue
in the second degree program.
Please note that this process is especially critical to students who are enrolled in the joint MSPAS/MPH
program. In all cases, students who have been admitted into more than one degree program or into the
MSPAS/MPH joint program and seek to withdraw from one of the programs, must seek official approval
to continue in only one of the remaining degree programs.
SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION
Suspension
A suspension is for a defined period of time during which the students is temporarily separated from
the university due to academic and/or conduct issues. Suspension status means that the student is not
due the normal privileges of being a student in good standing. During this period of temporary loss of
student status, the student is separated from university premises and all university sponsored/affiliated
events and activities for a designated period of time. The duration of the suspension is under the purview
of the academic program and/or the Provost or designee. Upon termination of the suspension period, the
student is eligible to petition to resume with his/her course of study. A student who has been suspended
must complete the TUC Leave of Absence Form.
Expulsion
The sanction of expulsion represents the most severe response by the university to violations of the
student code of responsibilities and rights. This sanction is a permanent separation of the student from
the university prior to degree completion and conferral. A student who is expelled will not be eligible to
receive an academic degree from Touro University California at any time. The university may withhold
the awarding of a degree pending the outcome of the student discipline process for a violation of the
Student Code of Responsibilities & Rights that does, or would have the potential to, result in the sanction
of Expulsion.
A student who is expelled is prohibited from all university premises, and from attending university
sponsored/affiliated events and activities. The sanction of Expulsion is noted on the student’s academic
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transcript. Expulsion is a determination by the university that the student has demonstrated by his/
her conduct and/or academic performance that he/she is unqualified to continue as a member of the
university community.
CREDIT HOURS
Touro University California generally follows the Carnegie unit formula for defining and assigning
semester credit units. Specifically, fifty minutes to one hour of instructional contact in lecture, or two
hours of laboratory instructional contact, per week equals one credit hour each. Semester hours translated
into contact hours are calculated based on 15 weeks per semester:
Given that the Carnegie unit does not account for hybrid courses and distance learning instructional
methods, nor with some of the learning activities associated with the number of hours of laboratory
or practice session or clinical rotation, the course unit calculation does vary by college. The traditional
formulae noted below are modified dependent upon the course.
1 contact hour x 15 weeks = 15 contact hours = 1 unit of credit
2 contact hours x 15 weeks = 30 contact hours=2 units of credit
3 contact hours x 15 weeks = 45 contact hours= 3 units of credit
And for clinical rotations, 1 week of assignment = 1.5 units of credit
Each College has a curriculum development and review process that includes at least an annual review
of the credit value assigned to each course. The College Dean or designee communicates any credit hour
changes to the Registrar office using the Course Schedule Update Form required of each program prior to
student registration.
GRADES
The university uses a percentage based grading system for all course work. See chart below for how the
percentages are translated into points and letter grade equivalents. The grade point average (GPA) is
only used for determination of class rank.
Final grades are due from the instructor and entered into the university student information system
within fourteen (14) calendar days of the last official day of the semester of the school or program or
seven (7) calendar days following a final exam.
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Grade System
Grade
Point
Letter Grade Equivalent
97-100%
3.85-4.00
A+
93-96%
3.65-3.80
A
90-92%
3.50-3.60
A-
87-89%
3.35-3.45
B+
83-86%
3.15-3.30
B
80-82%
3.00-3.10
B-
77-79%
2.70-2.90
C-
73-76%
2.30-2.60
C
70-72%
2.00-2.20
C-
69% or below
0.00
U
Credit Awarded Grade Marks– Counted as units earned; Calculated into GPA
• All Percentage grades
• U/P Unsatisfactory – this grade mark is used to indicate that the student successfully passed
remediation (see Remediation section in this catalog).. A grade of 70% will be recorded for the
remediation and will replace the calculation of the “U” grade.
Credit Only Grade Marks– Counted as units earned; Not Calculated into GPA
• P – Pass
• CR – Credit
No Credit Awarded Grade Marks – Not Calculated into GPA
• IP Course in progress
• INC Incomplete course
• NC No Credit course
• NR Not reported
• W Withdrawal or dropped course
No Credit Awarded Grade Marks – Calculated into GPA
• WU Withdrawal/Unsatisfactory
• U Unsatisfactory/Failure*
*The “U” grade is permanent on the student transcript and cannot be replaced with
another grade mark. When the course is successfully repeated, the new grade earned
will be used in the GPA calculation and the “U” grade earned in the previous course will
not be used in the GPA calculation though it remains on the transcript.
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Definition of Grades:
Satisfactory “(A, B, C)”
A 70% or above is considered a satisfactory grade. The various programs / colleges may have
defined 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA to receive their degree.
Unsatisfactory “(U)”
Less than 70% is considered an unsatisfactory grade.
Unsatisfactory with remediation “(U/P)”
After an unsatisfactory performance has been successfully remediated, a “(U/P)” will replace the
“(U)” on the transcript.
Incomplete “(INC)”
An “INC” grade is intended to be an interim course mark. It is to be used only if a student has
satisfactorily (hereby defined as a 70% average or better) completed at least 75% of the course
requirements, and there is an excusable and acceptable reason for the student not having
completed all requirements prior to grade reporting time. With the awarding of the grade
“INC” the instructor must include information (on the Grade Reporting Form) as to the specific
requirements the student must meet in order to convert the “INC” into a permanent grade.
Students may obtain credit for courses in which their marks are “Incomplete” only by completing
the work of the course in a satisfactory manner. The incomplete grade must be converted into a
grade within one year of the date the “INC” is originally awarded or the end of the next term that
course is offered. If this is not done, the INC grade in the course automatically and permanently
becomes a failure (“U”). The grade of “INC” - Incomplete - shall be neutral in the calculation
of the grade point average; however, an incomplete grade may have an impact of the student’s
ability to receive future financial aid.
SPECIAL NOTE: All incomplete grades for graduating seniors must be removed by
October 1 for December graduates, April 1 for May or June graduates.
The GSOE has the following additional guidelines around Incomplete (INC) grades:
An incomplete grade (“INC”) indicates that a student was unable to finish all required
work for issuance of a letter grade. It is a temporary grade which may be given at the
instructor’s discretion only when illness, unavoidable absence, or other reasons beyond
the control of the student prevented completion of a small portion of course requirements
by the end of the academic term.
GSOE Instructor Responsibilities
• Incompletes may only be given if the student has regularly attended class and submitted
passing class work. An incomplete does not change any point deductions for late
assignments, for being late to class, or for missing classes.
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• An incomplete may not be assigned in order to give a student a chance to do more work
to improve a grade or because a student did not complete assignments by the last course
session.
• Students who are unable to complete a course and who do not meet these circumstances
should be advised to withdraw from the course.
• When completing the incomplete form: a) the deadline for completion of missing work
must be specified at the time of original submission of the incomplete grade form, and b)
a comprehensive list of remaining work to be completed must be listed on the incomplete
form.
• Replacement of an incomplete will be under the direction of the instructor.
GSOE Student Responsibilities
• After course instructor consultation and approval, it is the student’s responsibility to
complete an “Incomplete Grade Form” request before the last class session of the course
and turn this form into staff at the Graduate School of Education.
• It is the student’s responsibility to meet all timelines for completing course requirements
as stated on the “Incomplete Grade Form.” No extension will be granted for more than a
full calendar year from the date of the incomplete.
• Students who do not contact the course instructor regarding completion of course
requirements are subject to a “U” grade. If the required work is not completed within
the specified time, the (I) will be automatically converted to an unsatisfactory grade (“U”
which is a grade equivalent of an “F”)
• Students who are unable to complete a course and who do not meet these circumstances
should consider withdrawing from the course.
Withdrawal “(W)”
A withdrawal indicates that a student has withdrawn from a course in good academic standing.
Withdrawal Unsatisfactory “(W/U)”
A withdrawal unsatisfactory indicates that a student has withdrawn from a course not in good
academic standing.
Changing of Grades
All course grades (except “INC” grades) are intended to be final and permanent. It is expected that
faculty will arrive at and report final grades as accurately and precisely as the nature of the evaluation of
student achievement and the grading system will permit.
It is considered the faculty’s direct and professional responsibility to insure that grades are fair and
reported correctly the first time. Except for entering a grade for an expired INC, or noting a Withdrawal,
the registrar’s staff will only change a grade that was submitted in error and if they have the appropriate
documentation of that error.
If an error occurs in the calculation or recording of a grade, the faculty of record will initiate the Change
of Grade Form, which must include:
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• The student’s name, student ID number, course designation by title, course number, semester,
and change desired
• An explanation identifying the person who made the error and explaining the nature of the error
• An explanation of how the new grade was computed
The Change of Grade Form must be the endorsed by the department program director and/or the dean,
and then must be forwarded to the Registrar for final approval and electronic notation of grade earned.
The Change of Grade Form cannot be used to add a class after the end of the term.
Note: Requests for “INC” grade changes must be made by faculty members directly to the Registrar staff
on the official forms provided for that purpose.
Grade Appeal Process
Once final grades have been submitted, a failing course grade may be changed only by the course faculty.
The grade appeals process varies according to a student’s academic program. Students must see their
academic program handbook for details.. Decision of the course faculty will be communicated to the
Registrar in writing within two instructional days of when the appeal was approved.
Academic Progress and Disciplinary Actions
Students must meet the minimum standards and requirements set by the institution in order to remain
in good academic standing. Students will be placed on academic probation if they receive a grade of
unsatisfactory in any course or clerkship, fail to successfully complete licensure boards and/or fail
to meet the minimal cumulative weighted academic requirements. A student will be removed from
academic probation only after successfully remediating the course or clerkship, achieving the minimal
cumulative weighted academic requirements and successfully completing licensure exams. Students
who are directed to repeat a year of curriculum for academic reasons remain on academic probation until
successful completion of all courses scheduled within that next academic year.
When a student is placed on academic probation, it is noted in the student’s academic file and official
transcript. Subsequently, when a student has successfully satisfied the requirements of probation, the
date of removal from academic probation is noted on the transcript.
When a student is placed on academic probation, the appropriate Associate Dean or Program Director
will notify the student in writing, including the reasons for probation. When the terms of academic
probation have been satisfied the Program Director or Associate Dean will provide a letter to the student
indicating that probation has been rescinded.
A student on academic probation may not serve as an officer of any official university club or
organization and may not participate in any organized non-class trip off campus, or represent the
university publicly. A student on academic probation may not serve as a representative of the College in
the operations of the Admissions Office or on university committees. A student on academic probation
may not serve as a representative of the College at off-campus conferences or sponsored events.
This regulation does not apply to participation as a normal member in religious or recreational activities
conducted completely on campus. However, participation in such activities may be required to be very
limited in scope.
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Academic Suspension
A student who has been placed on academic probation and fails to acquire the minimum cumulative
GPA based on {classification what does this mean?} at the end of the two-semester grace period will
automatically be suspended. Temporary academic suspension will result in the loss of one semester of
matriculation. Academic suspension may be followed by readmission on academic probation.
Academic Standing
Academic Standing is an indication of current progress toward completion of degree program. At the
end of each semester, the student’s academic progress is calculated. This calculation is based on the
proportion of units passed or cumulative number of failures together with the student’s Academic
Standing at the end of the previous semester.
Academic Standing is determined by two factors:
• Academic Standing at the end of the previous semester, and
• Academic achievement in the current semester.
Academic Standing alerts students and the academic program as early as possible to any problem
that may prevent a student graduating in minimum time, or (in more extreme cases) that may prevent
graduation at all. With early intervention, the more serious consequences of continued poor performance
may be prevented.
All students begin with GOOD academic standing, but continued poor progress can result in a
classification of poor academic standing with its own implications for student progress toward
completion of the Academic Program.
What is Academic Progress?
Academic progress is defined as a student’s progress towards successful completion of the academic
requirements of the course in which they are enrolled. What this means in practice is that students will
need to pass the units required for them to complete their course, {academic program} within a reasonable
timeframe.
Every semester the university monitors each student’s academic progress to ensure that they are making
satisfactory progress towards completing their degree. Monitoring academic progress provides the
university an opportunity to provide targeted advice, referral or assistance to students who are having
difficulties.
What is Unsatisfactory Academic Progress?
Unsatisfactory academic progress is defined as follows:
• Failure of a course
• Failure of required standardized third party exams, e.g. COMLEX
• Falling below the required GPA for the students’ academic program
Unsatisfactory Academic Progress also includes failure to progress successfully through the curriculum.
The university recommends that students seek assistance early; for example, when/if students are
struggling with an assessment or if have failed an assignment, course or COMLEX exam, they must
contact their Program Student Promotion and Academic Committee, Adviser, Department Chair or Dean.
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Student Promotion/Academic Standards Committees (SPC)
The SPCs are charged with evaluating, recommending and implementing academic standards and
assessing the progress of each student to graduation. Students who attain satisfactory academic and
professional progress are promoted to the next academic year, provided all tuition and fees have been
paid. The committee(s) will meet to review each student who has failed a course, a clinical clerkship,
or licensing boards, fails to meet the overall academic standards, fails to show satisfactory academic
progress, fails to meet graduation requirements, or fails to meet professional standards. After a thorough
review of student performance the committee recommends an action to the program director, a member
of the committee, or the appropriate dean.
The committee may recommend actions including, but not limited to, promotion, dismissal, academic
probation, deceleration, or remediation of a course or term of study. The program director, if
not a member of the committee, or appropriate dean has the authority to accept or modify their
recommendations. Each academic program has specific academic guidelines each student must read and
be aware of their academic program SPC processes.
Academic Appeal Process
Following written notification {electronic or certified letter} of a decision for dismissal, a student may
appeal the decision. Student has seven working days within which to submit a formal written appeal
of the decision to the College Dean or designee. The appeal request must be submitted in writing and
delivered to the Office of the Dean within this seven day period. The request should be accompanied by
a narrative explaining the basis for the appeal. The narrative should fully explain his/her situation and
substantiate the reason(s) for advocating a reversal of the dismissal.
The Dean may grant an appeal only on one of the following grounds:
• Bias of one or more of the members of the Student Promotion/Academic Standards Committee
• New material; documented information not available to the committee at the time of its initial
decision
• Procedural error
The Dean or designee may choose any of the following options when considering an appeal to dismiss a
student:
• Concur with the recommendation of the Student Promotion/Academic Standards Committee
and the decision to dismiss
• Amend the recommendation of the Student Promotion/Academic Standards Committee
• Convene an ad hoc committee consisting of three members to review the recommendation of the
Student Promotion Committee. The ad-hoc committee will present their findings to the Dean for
consideration.
The decision of the Dean is final and he/she is required to notify the student in writing of the decision.
While the appeal is pending, the status of the student is not altered.
STUDENT RECORDS
Disclosure and Access to Records
Students who are currently or have been previously enrolled at the institution have the right to inspect
and review certain educational records and to withhold from release certain personally identifiable
information in accordance with the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of
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1974. This policy regarding student access to educational records does not include the right to review
such items as confidential letters and statements of recommendation if the student has waived the right
to inspect and review those recommendations. The university may designate types of student data
as Student Directory Information that can be distributed without prior written permission from the
student (see below). Unless otherwise instructed by the student, the university will distribute directory
information.
Disclosure of Student Directory Information
The university designates the following personally identifiable items as Student Directory Information:
Student name, address, telephone number, email address, date and place of birth, major field of study,
dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, most recent previous school attended and photograph.
The university may disclose any of those items listed above as public information without prior
written consent, unless notified in writing to the contrary by December 31 of each academic year. Other
confidential personal information not listed above as Student Directory Information may not be disclosed
to third parties without the prior written consent of the student, except under certain circumstances.
These exceptions include, but are not limited to, disclosure to institutional officials performing assigned
duties related to the educational or accreditation interests of the university, agencies verifying the
financial aid status of the student, parties involved in health or safety emergencies related to the student
or others, and certain law enforcement, legal or judicial authorities.
Procedure for Disclosure and Access to Student Records
Disclosure and access to a student’s educational records may be requested through institutional policy
as follows: A student desiring to inspect and review his or her records must submit a written request
directly to the person in charge of the desired records (see below). The request will be granted within a
reasonable time period, not to exceed 45 days. Inspection of records is made in front of the administrator
or designee responsible for maintaining the records.
Academic Records
Student academic records are maintained by the Office of the Registrar and include a summary of all
required and elective courses and grades. Students may access and inspect their records by making an
appointment with the Registrar’s Office.
Admission Records
See Admissions Policies for complete Admissions Record keeping procedures
Disciplinary Records
Disciplinary files are maintained by the Associate Dean of Student Services in a confidential, secured area.
Contact the Associate Dean or the Dean of Student Services for record inspection.
Medical Records and Immunization Record Keeping
Student medical files are maintained separately from the other student health records and files in the
Student Health Center (SHC). The SHC keeps student medical records in accordance with standard
HIPAA guidelines. Students may contact the Student Health Services Director to inspection their TUC
medical and immunization records. The university keeps student immunization documentation on file in
the Student Health Center utilizing the E*value system.
See Appendix B for additional FERPA details and information on the Guidelines for Access to and Disclosure of Educational
Records Maintained by Touro University California.
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Satisfactory Academic Progress
Touro University has established specific guidelines for satisfactory academic progress for students
enrolled in each of the academic programs of study. Those specific policies may be found in the program
handbooks.
The standards of satisfactory academic progress measure a student’s performance in three areas:
1. Cumulative grade point average.
2. Completion rate based on total credit hours completed compared to total credit hours
attempted.
3. Maximum time frame for program completion.
Academic progress is reviewed at the end of each semester/trimester. Students who fail to maintain
satisfactory academic progress at the conclusion of any semester/trimester may be placed on probation,
on suspension, or dismissed. A student’s failure to maintain established academic standards of the
program may also result in the cancellation of financial aid eligibility.
This satisfactory academic progress policy applies to all semesters/trimesters of enrollment at Touro
University, regardless of whether financial aid is awarded.
Satisfactory Progress and Veterans Benefits
Many programs of educational assistance benefits are available to those who have served in the active
military, naval or air service and to their dependents. Detailed information on all veterans’ benefits can
be obtained from offices of the Veterans Administration.
Official copies of ALL academic transcripts reflecting previously earned college credit and military
coursework must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar by all students receiving financial assistance
from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) for review and verification. Where applicable, based on
the decision of the academic program credit will be granted for previous coursework. The DVA will not
pay for a matching course previously taken.
The standards of academic progress for students receiving educational benefits through the Veteran’s
Administration are as follows:
• Probation is defined as a period of time during which the student’s progress will be closely
monitored by the Student Promotion Committee and the Dean of Students.
• The period of probation will be a maximum of three (3) consecutive semesters.
• A student who is placed on probation for more than three (3) consecutive semesters will be
ineligible for certification of educational benefits through the Veterans Administration
Academic Probation
Students must meet the minimum standards and requirements set by the academic program and the
university in order to remain in good academic standing. Students will be placed on academic probation
if they receive a grade of Unsatisfactory in any course or clerkship, fail to successfully complete licensure
boards and/or fail to meet the minimal cumulative weighted academic requirements. A student will be
removed from academic probation only after successfully remediating the course or clerkship, achieving
the minimal cumulative weighted academic requirements and successfully completing licensure exams.
Students who are directed to repeat a year of their curriculum for academic reasons remain on academic
probation until successful completion of all courses scheduled within that academic year.
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Terms of Probation
When a student is placed on academic probation, it is noted in the student’s academic file and official
transcript. Subsequently, when a student has successfully satisfied the requirements of probation, the
transcript is modified to note the date removed from academic probation, but the academic probation
status remains a permanent part of the university held student academic records and is noted in the
student’s file and transcript.
When a student is placed on academic probation, the appropriate dean or academic program designee
notifies the Registrar office staff and the student in writing, including the reasons for probation and any
required remediation steps. When the terms of academic probation have been satisfied the dean, or
academic program designee will provide a letter to the Registrar and the student indicating that the terms
of the probation period have been met and the student is no longer on academic probation.
A student on academic probation may not serve as an officer of any official university club or
organization. A student on academic probation may not serve as a representative of the college in the
operations of the Admissions office or on university committees. A student on academic probation may
not serve as a representative of the college or university at off-campus conferences or sponsored events.
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BURSAR
The function of the Bursar’s Office is to manage student accounts and collect tuition and fees from
students on behalf of the university. The Bursar’s office staff receives and disburses the federal and
private loans students are awarded through the financial aid office. The Bursar’s staff process refund
checks for students who receive funds in excess of their tuition and fees to cover their living expenses
while attending the university. Additionally, the Bursar can develop payment plans with students who
are having financial difficulty meeting their financial obligations to the university.
Bursar office hours are generally Mondays through Thursdays 8:00AM – 5:00PM and Fridays 8:00AM
– 3PM. On the first and third Tuesday of the month, hours are 8:00AM – 6:30PM. Students are advised
to pay attention to the university holiday schedule as the Registrar’s office may be closed during those
times.
Bursar Office Contact Information
Postal Address
Touro University California
Office of the Bursar
201 Wilderman Hall
1310 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
Bursar Campus Location: ................................................................ Wilderman Hall Room 201
Telephone Number: ................................................................................................ (707) 638-5253
Fax Number: ............................................................................................................ (707) 638-5852
Email: .................................................................................................................tuc.bursar@tu.edu
Tuition and Fees
The Bursar is responsible for managing tuition, fees and billing processing for all student accounts.
Students will receive one official invoice in the mail per semester. Students are required to maintain a
current mailing address with the Registrar to ensure receipt of invoice in a timely manner and to avoid
any late fees. The remainder of the semester, statements are available online through TCWEB. To access
student accounts via TCWEB, students must log-in to www.TCWEB.touro.edu; use their Touro student
ID number and follow the user and password guidelines. Next, select QuikPay from the menu and then
select View Accounts to see student account information.
Refunds
The Bursar is responsible for processing refund checks for students who receive financial aid funds in
excess of their tuition and fees. Refunds take approximately 14 business days to process from the time
financial aid is posted to the student account. Students will be notified via their tu.edu email when the
refund is available.
Any student in overpayment of tuition will typically receive a refund of the funds due them by the
manner in which payment was received. Students must affirm in writing their refund choice (by check or
have credit applied to last used credit card) prior to the disbursement of funds. Students who have paid
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their tuition and have Federal Financial Aid loans for living expenses can request to receive a refund in
the form of a bank card or check.
Starting in fall 2014, students will have three options to receive their refund either by check, Automated
Clearing House (ACH) or Touro Money Card (debit card). If students choose the Touro Money card,
they can access their account by logging onto moneynetwork.com.
Scholarships
The Bursar’s office staff works with the Financial Aid office to process refunds for miscellaneous
scholarships and Veterans (VA) Benefits. If students have questions about how these funds are applied to
their student accounts, please contact the bursar office staff.
Third Party Access to Student Accounts/Student Privacy
The Bursar’s office staff takes the privacy of student records very seriously. If a student would like a third
party (i.e. a spouse or parent) to be able to access their student account, the student must sign and return
a FERPA release form. Under no exceptions will the Bursar’s office staff be allowed to speak with a third
party in regards to a student account without written documentation from the student.
Tuition Memos
Each academic year the Bursar’s Office staff posts the official tuition memos in Blackboard on the
university web-site, under Student Resources/bursar’s office. The tuition memos outline the full cost
of each program. This information is also found on the Financial Aid webpage under the “cost of
attendance tab.” If students have any questions regarding the tuition memos, please contact the Bursar’s
office staff by emailing: [email protected] or by telephoning (707) 638-5253.
Tuition and Fee Payment
All payments are made online through TCWeb and QuikPay. TUC accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover
and American Express. Students may pay by check using the e-check option.
Tuition Charges to Students in Special Enrollment Circumstances
Approved Remediation/Deceleration
If the student has already paid full time tuition and is required by the program to remediate/decelerate
and will be enrolled into less than what is considered the regular full time load for the rest of the class
cohort for the program, that student will not pay the course(s) s/he has already paid for and will pay
for any additional courses at the new semester tuition charges at the per credit amount for the new
enrollment term, plus any current fees or prior charges. All students must pay for student health
insurance (or have an approved waiver) and pay for all of the fees associated with being an enrolled
student.
Students who have already paid for one full term and then are required to remediate or decelerate their
program, do not have an option to carry the FT cohort load and should not be charged double the tuition
for the same courses.
Less than full time to qualify for a per unit tuition charge is defined as the student is enrolled in a
semester load that is less than what the current cohort of students are enrolled in for that term. (Note: This
would not apply to the MPH or GSOE program tuition charges as students are already charged per unit
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when enrolled in those programs.)
Student enrollment status for reporting to the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) will follow
university standards for full and half time students and Financial Aid eligibility enrollment status will be
determined by SAP standards.
Withdraw Notes
If a student withdraws from the program prior to the full refund date, the student will be fully refunded,
AND/OR the loan will be fully returned to the lender, OR the Title IV funds will be returned less what
the student has kept. The student remains fully responsible for the funds that were disbursed to them,
even if the student did not complete the term, and must repay that loan under their student loan terms.
Under this circumstance, the student would pay the full tuition for the next term.
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TUITION
Tuition Payment
All checks and money orders should be made payable to Touro University California. If tuition payments
are made through the mail, please address the envelope to the Bursar; see Bursar office contact information
for address.
Tuition and Fees
A. College of Osteopathic Medicine
Tuition – Fulltime (each of two semesters) ......................................................................... $ 24,255
Per Credit - applies to less than full time students not on rotations���������������������������������������970
Supplemental Application Fee......................................................................................................100
Deposit - one-time fee; billed in two payments of $2,000 and $1,000
credited to tuition at time of matriculation............................................................................3,000
COMLEX Exam Fees
Second Year students only (Spring)............................................................................... 480
Third Year students only (Spring)............................................................................... 1,510
1. MS in Medical Health Sciences............................................................................................10,700
Deposit - one-time fee; credited to tuition at time of matriculation������������������������������������������2,000
B. College of Education and Health Sciences
1. Physician Assistant Program (MSPAS/MPH)
Tuition – Fulltime Students
First Year......................................................................................................$ 14,820
Second Year.................................................................................................... 14,820
Third Year....................................................................................................... 14,820
Per Credit Charge
First and Second Year......................................................................................... 620
Third Year............................................................................................................ 620
Deposit - one-time fee; credited to tuition at time of matriculation�������������������������������500
2. Master of Public Health Program
Tuition – Per Credit........................................................................................................$ 770
Deposit - one-time fee; credited to tuition at time of matriculation���������������������������������������������500
3. Graduate School of Education
Tuition – Graduate Per Credit......................................................................................$ 495
CAL-TPA – Per Assessment............................................................................................100
4. School of Nursing
Per Credit Fee.................................................................................................................$ 770
Deposit - one-time fee; credited to tuition at time of matriculation���������������������������������������������500
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C. College of Pharmacy
Tuition – Fulltime (each of two semesters) 1st & 2nd years.......................................... $ 21,390
Tuition – Full Time (per trimester) 3rd*/4th years.......................................................... 14, 260
Per Credit Fee............................................................................................................................ 1,070
Deposit - one-time fee; billed in two payments of $2,000 and $1,000
credited to tuition at time of matriculation........................................................................ 3,000
*3rd year students not enrolled in the summer trimester will be charged the semester price for fall and spring
1. Master of Pharmacy Sciences........................................................................................ $ 14, 455
D. General Fees – All Programs
Student Health Center Fee – (except GSOE & Nursing) annual�������������������������������������� $ 260
Supplemental Application Fees COM & COP (one time)..................................................... 100
Application Fee - All Other Programs (one time)..................................................................... 50
Late Registration Fee................................................................................................................... 100
Returned Check Fee...................................................................................................................... 40
Transcript Fee – per copy.......................................................................................................... 7.50
The fees listed are the most accurate available as of this printing and are subject to change. Please contact
the Bursar’s office at (707) 638-5229 for current information.
Tuition Refund Schedule
A student wishing to withdraw from classes must notify the Registrar by filling out an Add/Drop form.
On approved applications, the following refund schedule will apply:
Before the opening of class
100% of tuition and fees
(excluding tuition deposit)
During the first week of classes
90% of tuition and fees
During the second week of classes
75% of tuition and fees
During the third week of classes
50% of tuition and fees
During the fourth week of classes
25% of tuition and fees
After the fourth week of classes
No refund
*Please note that as of the summer 2000 semester, new Federal Regulations are in effect when a Title
IV funds recipient withdraws from school. Students may obtain a copy of these regulations from the
Financial Aid Director or on the Financial Aid website. These Federal Regulations will supersede the
policy for refunds established by Touro University California.
If the student has not paid full tuition and fees for the term in which the withdrawal takes place, he or
she must pay the proportionate amount noted above before leaving the university. The withdrawal
date is the date that the Dean of Students receives written notice of withdrawal, i.e., a completed Official
Withdrawal Form. In cases of academic dismissal, tuition paid in advance for the term immediately
following the dismissal date will be 100% refundable.
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Student Financial Aid
Touro University California participates in financial assistance programs to help students fund their
educational goals. TUC financial assistance programs receive funds from federal, state, and private
sources, some of which may include: Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, Federal Graduate PLUS
Loans, Private Alternative Loans, Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program, Air Force
Health Professions Scholarship Program, Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program, Veterans
Administration Benefits, and Federal Work-Study Program.
Furthering education is a financial investment in the future. Students need to take the time to fully
understand, evaluate, and educate themselves on the financial obligations they are undertaking. Making
educated decisions in terms of financing education will help prepare students for other financial matters
in life.
The financial aid funds that a student will receive while in attendance at TUC are primarily student
loans, some of which are credit based (Federal Graduate PLUS and Private Alternative Loans). In order
to maintain as limited indebtedness as possible, TUC encourages students to budget carefully and
borrow conservatively as well as investigate private resources for possible grants and scholarships.
Private resources include religious organizations, professional associations and other organizations with
which students or family members are currently affiliated, as well as scholarship search sites.
Eligibility for financial assistance is determined by means of a federally recognized Needs Analysis
System. The Needs Analysis System reviews and evaluates information reported on the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and determines the amount of personal resources a student may
have available to use towards educational expenses. If resources are less than expenses, students are
considered to have financial need and may be eligible for need based financial aid funds such as Federal
Work-Study. The above is based on the premise that students will submit all required documentation
on time to the Financial Aid Director and that there are financial aid funds available at the time the
application is reviewed.
The Touro University California financial aid philosophy assumes that all students should be prepared
and willing to provide some of the financial resources needed during their enrollment. Students may
do this by providing funds to cover their living expenses (rent, food, utilities, and transportation). If
necessary, students may apply for credit based Federal Graduate PLUS Loans or Private Alternative
Loans to help with living expenses and any remaining tuition and fees due.
Note: For students receiving financial assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), official
copies of ALL academic transcripts reflecting previously earned college credit must be submitted to the
Registrar for review and verification. Where applicable, based on the decision of the academic program,
credit will be granted for previous coursework. The DVA will not pay for a matching course previously
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Financial Aid Office Hours
Financial Aid is generally open Monday through Thursday 8:00AM – 5:00PM; Fridays 8:00AM – 3:00PM
with some evening hours as posted. The Office of Financial Aid will be open on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays
of each month until 6:30 pm. Students and visitors are encouraged to verify availability of extended hours
prior to arrival as this schedule may be affected by holidays, illness, vacations or periods when classes are
not in session. Financial aid staff has an open door policy. Students wishing to speak with the Financial
Aid Director are encouraged to make an appointment or stop by with questions or if they need assistance.
Walk-in appointments are accepted as time permits.
Financial Aid Office Contact Information
Postal Address
Touro University California
Financial Aid
1310 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
Financial Aid Campus Location:....................................... Wilderman Hall Rooms 206, 208, 210
Telephone Number:..................................................................................................... (707) 638-5280
Fax:................................................................................................................................. (707) 638-5262
EMail:..............................................................................................................................finaid@tu.edu
Financial Aid Website
Further details on the financial aid process can be found on the Financial Aid page of the Touro
University California website at: http://studentservices.tu.edu/financialaid/
Touro University Financial Aid Handbook, Financial Aid Forms, and Cost of Attendance from each
program are posted on the website. Helpful Web Links are available on topics such as Federal Student
Loan Borrowing History, Free Credit Reports, Loan Entrance/Exit Counseling, Money Management, and
Loan Repayment.
Types of Loans Available
• Unsubsidized Direct Loan, for maximum see web-site for College of Osteopathic Medicine Interest rate is fixed. Interest starts to accrue when the funds disburse and will continue to accrue
for the life of the loan
• Unsubsidized Direct Loan, for maximum See web-site for College of Pharmacy
• All other graduate programs, maximum unsubsidized loan amount is on the Financial Aid website
• Graduate Plus Loan up to remaining Cost of Attendance or
• Alternative Private Loans up to remaining Cost of Attendance
The maximum aggregate amounts students can borrow unsubsidized loan program is $224,000 for
College of Osteopathic Medicine and Doctor of Pharmacy. The aggregate for all other graduate programs
is $138,500.
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The loans are disbursed each academic term in equal payments, e.g. one payment for summer, fall and
a final payment in spring for each award year. Loan payments are applied first to tuition, then fees and
unpaid fines within the award year if a credit balance exists on the student account the Bursar staff issues
a refund. If students paid tuition and fees using a credit card prior to Financial Aid disbursement, and
do not want their federal financial aid to be applied to their original method of payment, e.g. credit card,
then students must request their refund to be made with a check or debit card.
Federal Work-Study Program
The purpose of the Federal Work-Study Program is to stimulate and promote part-time employment for
those students with great financial need. Part-time positions available through the Federal Work-Study
Program may involve work at the university or in a public or private non-profit organization. Students
may work no more than an average of 20 hours per week during fall and spring terms and up to 30
hours per week during the summer term. The Federal Work-Study program is a need based program.
Therefore, eligibility should be reviewed and approved by the financial aid office prior to submitting
required paperwork.
The current minimum pay rate for Federal Work-Study positions at Touro University range from $10.50
to $15.00 per hour and students are paid according to established payroll procedures. The university
reserves the right to adjust the pay scale at any time without prior notification. Eligibility for the
university Work-Study Program is determined by TUC’s Financial Aid Office.
Financial Aid Professional Judgment
The Higher Education Act (HEA) Section 479(a) provides authority for the financial aid administrator
to exercise discretion in a number of areas. This authority allows the aid administrator to treat a
student individually when the student has special or extenuating circumstances that are not sufficiently
addressed by a standard approach or the institutions’ verification procedures. Professional judgment is
administered on a case-by-case basis, in response to an examination of a student’s particular situation.
Across the board changes are not permitted, nor may aid administrators substitute data elements for a
group of students when the substitution is not necessarily based on special circumstances. The Touro
University California the Director of finical aid completes the professional judgment with a monthly
review by the Executive Director of Financial Aid New York.
Loan Repayment Plan Options
There are limits to the amount of money students may borrow. Please check web-site for annual limits.
There are several repayment options. The Direct Lending website, www.studentloans.gov will have
a calculator so students are able to determine the method of payment that is right for their personal
circumstances.
• Standard: repayment plan is a consistent amount over a period of 10 years.
• Graduated: repayment plan starts with lower payments, and then increases in increments,
usually every two years. This repayment plan is also for 10 years.
• Income Sensitive: repayment plan is based on your annual income. As income increases or
decreases, so do the payments. The maximum repayment period is 10 years.
• Extended: repayment plan is extended up to 25 years. Students will find that the monthly
payment is lower than it would be under the standard plan, but students will ultimately pay
more interest as it accumulates for a longer repayment period.
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• Income Contingent: Monthly payments are based on annual income, family size and total
amount of your student loans. Repayment may extend up to 25 years.
• Income-Based Repayment: Monthly payment amounts are based on annual income during any
period when students have a partial financial hardship. It will be adjusted annually based on
reported income and the student may extend the repayment period past the 10 year period.
• Pay As You Earn: Monthly payments are based on income and the student must have a financial
hardship. A partial financial hardship is when the monthly amount the student would be
required to pay on eligible federal student loans under a 10 year Standard Repayment Plan is
higher than the monthly amount the student would be required to repay under Pay As You Earn.
The payment amount may increase or decrease annually based on income and family size.
Financial Aid Basics
In order to be eligible for financial aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) found on line at www.fafsa.gov. To apply for financial aid, simply follow the steps on the
cost of attendance sheet. Both the FAFSA and Entrance Exam must be completed online. To complete the
FAFSA, students will need to apply for a PIN number from the Department of Education at
www.pin.ed.gov. The Federal school code for Touro University, which is required for completing the
FAFSA, is 041426. Students may complete the FAFSA immediately, even before they receive an admission
decision however; it is required that students wait until they have filed taxes. In addition to completing
the FAFSA, applicants must also complete the entrance counseling at www.studentloans.gov.
All the needed forms can be downloaded directly from TUC website. Packages and awards TUC student
financial aid awards at begging of the academic year; however, TUC students may still apply at any point
in a term for financial aid next semester.
If students have not already applied for a GRAD PLUS or private alternative loan, which is
predominately used for living expenses, please do so as soon as possible so that Financial Aid staff can
certify the financial need. Complete the credit approval process at www.studentloans.gov for the Grad
Plus Loan. Make sure to complete the master promissory note and electronically sign the application
with the personal PIN number. TUC school code is G41426. Or if students prefer an alternative loan,
select a lender that participates in educational loans and apply online at their website.
Once students have completed the application and been approved for financial aid, the funds will
disburse to the school electronically. When the funds have arrived at the university the Bursar staff will
deduct tuition and fees and issue refunds if a credit exists. Financial Aid checks are issued at the start of
each semester. Students must be enrolled in at least 6 credits and have satisfactory academic progress to
qualify for financial aid. Students are granted a six-month grace period after graduation or withdrawal
(this includes leave of absence periods) from the university before repayment begins on the principal and
interest.
Students direct unsubsidized and GRAD PLUS funds will be sent electronically to the university and
then credited to students account. Once the university receives the funds, it takes no more than 14 days to
issue a refund check if one is due. Refund checks are picked up in the Office of the Bursar.
New students have to sign a Master Promissory Note at www.studentloans.gov in order for the Direct
loans and Grad Plus loan funds to disburse. Please take care of this online. The Master Promissory
Note (MPN) is valid for ten years and only needs to be signed once while attending Touro University
California.
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Students who have been awarded Federal Work Study, are encouraged to secure a position on campus
as quickly as possible. The most common opportunities are with the library, IT department, and as
research assistants. Please see Financial Aid web-site under Employment Assistance for assistance with
job placement process.
Students are highly recommended to apply for as many scholarships opportunities as possible each year.
They are not only a great way to help reduce loan debt, but it also helps enhance a student’s resume.
Please see the extensive list of opportunities on the Financial Aid website. Financial Aid staff will use the
official tu.edu email to notify students of scholarship opportunities as the year progresses.
Students must re-apply each year for financial aid. This should be done after students file their federal tax
return each year. Make sure to select the TUC institutional code, 041426. Funds like Perkins and Federal
Work Study generally run out early, so priority is given to those who apply on time.
Important Financial Aid Terms
• Default: Failure to repay a student loan according to the terms agreed to at the time the
promissory note was signed. The school, lender, State and the Federal Government may all take
action against a defaulted student in order to recover lost money.
• Entrance Interview: A counseling session will be required of all first time borrowers at the
time they apply for a Direct Loan, advising them of their obligations, rights and responsibilities
as borrowers. At TUC, this is requirement is fulfilled by an on-line tutorial found on website:
http://studentservices.tu.edu/financialaid/interview.html
• Exit Interview: A counseling session borrowers must attend before leaving school. At this
session, the school will give the borrower information on the amount owed, the amount of
monthly repayment, and information regarding deferment, refinancing and loan consolidation
options.
• Financial Need: The difference between the cost of education (tuition, fees, room, board, books
and other related expenses) and the amount the student and his/her family can afford to pay as
determined by federal prescribed formulas used to calculated need from information reported on
the FAFSA.
• Promissory Note: A legal document signed by a borrower at the time s/he gets a student loan.
It lists the conditions under which the borrowing takes place and the terms under which the
borrower agrees to pay back the loan.
• Statement of Educational Purpose/Certification Statement on Refunds and Default: Students
are required to sign this statement in order to received Federal Student Aid. By signing it, the
student indicates that s/he does not owe a refund on a Pell Grant or SEOG and is not in default
on a Perkins Loan, Stafford Loan, PLUS, or SLS Loan. The student is also agreeing to use any
student aid received only for education related purposes.
• Statement of Registration Status: A student who is required to register with the Selective
Service must sign a statement indicating he has done so before he can receive any Federal
Student Aid. This requirement applies to males who were born on or after January 1, 1960, are
at least 18 years of age, are citizens or eligible non-citizens, and are not currently on active duty
in the Armed Forces. (Citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, or the
Trust Territory of the Pacific (Palau) are exempt from registering.)
• Alternative Loans: There are private educational loan programs that provide an affordable,
effective solution to the financing needs of healthcare students. These loans are non-need
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based; however, the student must demonstrate credit worthiness. The loan amounts, repayment
periods, as well as rates and fees vary. For additional information about the various loan sources,
contact the Financial Aid staff or visit the financial aid website.
Federal Graduate Plus Loans
The Federal Graduate PLUS loan can be used to help bridge the gap between the Federal Direct Loans
and the remaining cost of attendance. As part of the Grad Plus eligibility process students must complete
the FAFSA application and utilize their annual Direct Loan eligibility. To receive the Grad Plus loan
students must apply on line at www.studentloans.gov. The Grad Plus Loan requires a credit check at
the time of application and a determination that the applicant does not have an adverse credit history.
Applicants with an adverse credit history may be eligible to receive an approval with a creditworthy
endorser. The Graduate PLUS loan is unsubsidized with a fixed interest rate. Interest begins to accrue
from the date of disbursement and repayment begins within 60 days of the final disbursement of the loan.
Borrowers may receive forbearance on payments while enrolled in at least 6 units (half-time) at an eligible
school. This loan has a standard repayment term of 10 years and qualifies for the Federal Consolidation
Loan program.
Monitoring Academic Enrollment and Satisfactory Academic Progress
Verification of enrollment and satisfactory academic progress will be made prior to all financial aid
disbursements. The student must complete the units for which he/she receives financial aid funds and
maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 for each semester financial aid is received.
As required by federal law, reasonable standards of satisfactory academic progress for maintaining
financial aid eligibility have been established by Touro University for all degree granting programs.
These standards apply to all students. The policy and procedure for “Assessing Financial Aid Status” are
as follows:
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Federal regulations require that all students receiving financial aid comply with the financial aid
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy established by the university. Financial Aid refers to all federal,
state and local funds administered by the Financial Aid Office.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) ensures students are able to complete their academic program in a
timely manner while achieving minimum academic standards. In an age of increasing accountability of
the use of federal student aid funds (and other federal and institutional funds), institutions and students
must demonstrate financial aid funds are being used to assist students in completing their academic goals
in the most efficient way.
The three standards of measurement in assessing satisfactory academic progress are;
1. Cumulative grade point average (Cum GPA). Students are required to maintain a minimum
Cum GPA of 2.0 in the College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Pharmacy and Joint
Physician Assistant/Master of Public Health programs. A minimum Cum GPA of 3.0 is
required for the Graduate School of Education and the Independent Master of Public Health
programs.
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2. Pace The minimum pace a student is required to maintain is 67% of all cumulative units
attempted. Pace is the rate at which a student completes requirements for their educational
goal and is calculated by dividing the number of cumulative units completed by the number of
cumulative attempted.
3. Timeframe The maximum timeframe a student is allowed to reach his/her educational
objective is 150% of the published length of the student’s declared program. The maximum
timeframe includes any transfer units that have been accepted by the university.
Satisfactory Academic Progress is reviewed and monitored annually after the spring grades have
posted. A student determined ineligible to receive financial aid for failure to meet the Touro University
California’s Satisfactory Academic Progress standards has the right to make a written appeal to the
Financial Aid Director and appeals committee. The written appeal will be reviewed by an appointed
committee in order to make a determination. The student must be able to demonstrate:
• Their failure to meet the minimum standard was caused by extreme or unusual circumstances
beyond his or her control, and
• He or she has resolved the issue(s) that caused the deficit, and;
• The issue(s) will not affect his or her performance in the future.
The complete Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy is available in the Financial Aid
office and on the Touro University California website at www.tu.edu: http://studentservices.tu.edu/_
resources/docs/financialaid/policiesprocedures/Tourowide_Satisfactory_Academic_Progress_Policy_
FINAL_APPROVED_.pdf
SCHOLARSHIPS
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE)
WICHE scholarships are available to osteopathic medical applicants from Arizona, Montana, New
Mexico, Washington, and Wyoming. These states may be able to assist students in achieving professional
goals through the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. WICHE’s Professional Student
Exchange Program enables students to enroll in out-of-state graduate/professional programs when those
fields of study are not available at public institutions in their home state. Home states pay a support fee
to the College to help cover the cost of the student’s education for the “normal” length of the program.
Western States students are urged to apply for certification in the program by October 15th of the year
preceding anticipated admission.
California Graduate State Fellowship
The California Student Aid Commission awards approximately 500 Graduate State Fellowships annually
to California residents. Candidates must plan to pursue recognized degrees at eligible California
graduate/professional schools and must demonstrate their intent to become a college or university
faculty member. This program assists with tuition and fees. Details and application forms are available
from the Financial Aid Office at www.tu.edu, by clicking on ‘Current Students’, then ‘Financial Aid’.
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Veterans Benefits
Many programs of educational assistance benefits are available to those who have served in the active
military, naval or air service and to their dependents. Detailed information on all veterans’ benefits can
be obtained from offices of the Veterans Administration or from the VA website: http://studentservices.
tu.edu/registrar/veterans.html. At TUC, the Registrar is the VA certifying official. To be eligible to
receive VA benefits, students will need to provide a letter of eligibility and copy of military form 214.
Students receiving educational benefits through the Veteran’s Administration are expected to remain in
good academic standing. The Veteran’s Administration has additional terms regarding students not in
good academic standing:
1. Probation is defined as a period of time during which the student’s progress will be closely
monitored by the Student Promotion Committee and the Program.
2. The period of probation will be a maximum of three (3) consecutive semesters.
3. A student who is placed on probation for more than three (3) consecutive semesters will be
ineligible for certification of educational benefits through the Veterans Administration.
Students receiving financial assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) must submit
official copies of ALL academic transcripts reflecting previously earned college credit to the Registrar,
who is the certifying official at Touro University California. Military coursework must be submitted to
the Registrar staff for review and verification.
First-time Use of Veteran Benefits
In order to initiate veteran educational benefits, students must turn in the proper paperwork to the
Registrar. The Veterans Affairs (VA)–certifying official on the TUC campus must have copies of each of
the required forms prior to submitting the request for benefits from the VA. Student enrollment will not
be verified if copies of these forms are not submitted to the Registrar.
It is recommended that applications be submitted to the VA office at least two months prior to the start
of the proposed term of enrollment. Doing so ensures that the student application is processed in a timely
manner and you will be approved for your benefits when the term starts.
Required Documents:
• Letter of Eligibility from the Department of Veterans Affairs,
• A copy of the DD-214
• TUC request for Veterans Educational benefits.
Where applicable, based on the decision of the academic program, credit may be granted for previous
coursework. The DVA will not pay for a {matching course previously taken.
The standards of academic progress for students receiving educational benefits through the Veteran’s
Administration is as follows
• Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by respective program
• Students must apply for VA educational benefits each semester with the campus Veterans
Certifying Official. At TUC that official is the Registrar
• Probation is defined as a period of time during which the student’s progress will be closely
monitored by the Student Promotion Committee and the Dean of Students or designee.
• A student who is placed on probation for more than three (3) consecutive semesters will be
ineligible for certification of educational benefits through the Veterans Administration
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Principles of Excellence - Executive Order 13607
On April 27, 2012 President Barack Obama signed Executive Order 13607, Establishes the Principles of
Excellence for Educational Institutions Serving Service Members, Veterans, Spouses, and Other Family Members,
to protect and ensure that Service members, Veterans and their families have access to information which
will enable them to make informed decisions concerning the use of their well-earned educational benefits.
Touro University California is in agreement with Executive Order 13607 and proudly provides services to
active Service members, Veterans and their families.
Yellow Ribbon Program Participation
TUC in agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
As participation in this program TUC agrees to make additional funds available for the students’
educational program. TUC determines the amount of tuition and fees that will be contributed and
distributed to eligible students on a first come, first served basis. VA matches that amount and issues
payment directly to the institution.
To receive benefits under the Yellow Ribbon Program:
1. Student must be eligible for the minimum benefit rate under the Post-9/11 GI Bill
2. Student must not be on active duty or a spouse using transferred entitlement
Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) Military Scholarship Program
Each year the United States Military awards scholarships through the Armed Forces Health Professions
Scholarship Program (HPSP). HPSP is one option to pay for a graduate Medical or Physician Assistant
degree. This program pays for the student’s entire tuition, books and most fees. Additionally the HPSP
provides students with a monthly stipend for living expenses while attending TUC.
HPSP SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
• Must be a US citizen.
• Conduct a background check & physical exam
• Be under the age of 34.
• Be accepted to one of the aforementioned graduate schools (may apply for scholarship prior to
acceptance).
• Must have a competitive GPA above 3.0.
• Student must apply directly to the specific branch of service.
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PARKING
Parking on campus is free in unreserved spaces. A parking permit is required and free to students with
completed application. Students, faculty, and staff are required to obtain a parking decal from the Office
of Student Services or Human Resources (as appropriate) to park on campus. Vehicles parked without
parking decals will be ticketed and fined.
In order to receive a Parking permit a driver must fill out an application. All drivers will be briefed to the
fact that there are inherit hazards of driving on Mare Island. These are railroad crossings that do not have
automatic barricades and that when driving in the industrial area there are open dry docks and heavy
equipment operating and people should drive with care. This is explained in more detail in the permit
application.
Signs are posted at all entrances to the campus stating that permits are required to park on campus.
Faculty and staff receive get their permits from Human Resources. Students receive permits from Student
Services. The driver will be issued a hanging permit to will be displayed on the rearview mirror. If the
driver borrows a car for the day, the driver must contact Campus Security to obtain a temporary pass
to be returned to Security when leaving campus. If driver has more than one vehicle each vehicle will
require its own permit. Motorcycles are registered using the license plate number.
There is no charge for a permit. Student permits have an expiration date. Each permit has an assigned
number. All lost parking permit can be replaced for a $25.00 fee.
Parking lots are designated as general parking. Anyone with a valid permit is allowed to use the general
parking lots. There are designated spots for handicapped, motorcycle and visitor parking. Visitors
are assigned a specific date stamped pass for the day. Temporary parking passes may be picked up
from Campus Security or from the department or college being visited. The Admission Office secures
Temporary Visitor Parking Passes for candidates for the interview day.
Enforcement and Fines
Tickets are issued by Campus Security. Campus Security is responsible for enforcement. Facilities and
Campus Security will be responsible for tracking tickets that are issued. Fines will range depending
on the infraction. There is a fine of $15.00 for parking in a designated lot without a proper decal or for
parking in a space that is not a legal parking space, $25.00 for parking on campus without a permit or in a
Red Zone and $100.00 for parking in a handicapped space. In the case of a second occurrence, the fine will
double and the third occurrence will result in losing parking privileges on the campus for the remainder
of the school year. Students, Faculty and Staff pay fines at the Bursar office in Wilderman Hall. A traffic
committee made up of the Director of HR, the Associate Vice President for Administration, a faculty
member and a student serve as the appeal process for those wishing to dispute tickets. The committee
meets once a month to hear cases.
Vehicle Towing
Vehicles parked illegally are subject to towing. The cost of towing and retrieval of the vehicle is the
responsibility of the owner. Touro University assumes neither liability nor responsibility for operational
or structural damage incurred as a result of towing or storage of a vehicle in such instances.
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Lockers
Upon matriculation, students may register lockers once each academic year for personal use on a
first come, first served basis while enrolled at the university. No fee is charged for use of the lockers.
Students must provide their own locks. Contact the Office Student Services for locker assignment and
registration. Information on the locker registration procedure and forms may also be obtained on line at:
http://studentservices.tu.edu/other/lockers.html.
Lockers that are not registered may have their locks cut and the contents of the locker may be donated to
a charitable organization. All lockers must be cleared at the end of the student’s academic year.
Lockers for students are located in the hallways of Lander Hall. Locker space is limited so students will
be asked to share. To obtain and register for a locker please follow the following steps:
1. STUDENTS MUST HAVE A LOCKER BUDDY to register for a locker. This means there must
be at least two students sharing one locker.
2. Locate a locker to use
3. Place personal lock on the locker
4. Note the locker number and color (both will be needed to register the locker)
5. Print and complete a Locker Registration Form.
• This can be found on-line or in the Student Services Offices in Wilderman room 203.
6. Take the form to the Student Services Office in Wilderman Hall room 203 or drop it in the
Student Drop off box located in The Faculty Administration Building 1 in the reception area.
7. Students will receive a confirmation email that their locker has been registered.
Lost and Found
The Facilities Department maintains a Lost and Found Service for the university. Lost articles may be
claimed from Human Resources located in Wilderman Hall during regular business hours or by calling
(707) 638-5800. Students are urged to label all books and other personal belongings so that they can be
easily identified if turned into the Lost and Found.
Library
The TUC Library is centrally located on the lower level of the campus and often acts as the hub of the
university. The Library supports the reference, research and teaching needs of the university’s students,
faculty, and staff. The Library occupies about one half of a 15,000+ square foot building and is divided
into spatial zones to accommodate different study styles; including a “commons” study area, a silent
reading area, and group study rooms with a total seating capacity for 181.
To further accommodate the long study hours of our students, the Library has: eight group study
rooms, two ergo-friendly height adjustable desks, one conference room; one computer lab with eighteen
computer stations, four printers and worktables; a break room equipped with vending machines, sink,
microwave, hot/cold water dispenser and a small eating area, there is also a separate room that houses
two high-speed, commercial-level copiers/scanners/printers for student use.
The Library is staffed by four faculty librarians including the library director and also one part-time
library assistant and typically a range of 10-15 student assistants. The librarians serve as library and
information subject specialists to the different curricular areas of the campus: osteopathic medicine,
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pharmacy, public health, physician assistants, education, and nursing. Librarians typically provide
an orientation to the library as part of the students’ orientation process and offer additional library
instruction throughout the academic year in response to curricular needs. Each new student is issued
a library card and library barcode that allows the students to check-out print library materials and also
access online library resources from off campus.
The Library faculty offers group and individual instruction on how to access and utilize its print and
electronic resources and have created online research guides to further support utilizing library resources.
The Library also houses a “reserve” collection; each semester, in collaboration with each program faculty,
the library acquires and places on reserve, at least one copy of all required and recommended texts for
each class taught that semester either in eBook format when available or in print.
As a policy, the Library purchases books and journals in electronic format whenever available. For study
and research the TUC Library collection includes: nearly 7,000 print monograph and AV materials,
over 110,000 online monographs, approximately 400 print journals, approximately 50,000 online
journal titles, and nearly100 databases in the fields of medicine, public health, education, pharmacy,
physician assistant studies, and nursing. These resources are easily accessible through links on the
Library’s homepage. The Library provides TUC students, faculty and staff with web-based resources
via many different portals including: eBook platforms, PubMed, TOXNET, Scopus, EBSCOHost, JStor,
ScienceDirect, Ovid, PsycInfo, and ProQuest. These resources are also available to students off campus
and some are available on mobile devices.
For materials not held or subscribed to by the TUC Library, the Library offers extensive interlibrary loan
service through its participation in the National Library of Medicine’s DOCLINE service and OCLC’s
WorldShare.
Library Hours
The Library offers extensive hours. Regular Library hours, August through May, are Mondays through
Thursdays 7:30 am – 1 am; Fridays 7:30 am – 4 pm (and open to 1 am when there are block exams);
Saturdays and Sundays 10 am – 1 am). The Library has reduced hours in June and July.
Library Contact Information
Postal Address
Touro University California
Library
1310 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
Library Campus Location:....................................................... Building 1322 in Lower Campus
Main Service Desk Telephone Number:................................................................ (707) 638-5300
Fax Number:.............................................................................................................. (707) 638-5330
Library Director:.........................................................................................tamara.trujillo@tu.edu
Website: .........................................................................................................http://library.tu.edu
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Bookstore
Online Only
Touro University California (TUC) has an online bookstore through a contractual agreement with
Akademos, Inc. Access to the Touro California Online Bookstore is by way of the “Quick Links”
dropdown menu or a link under “Current Students” on the TUC website (http://www.tu.edu) and
is also accessible through a link on some of the TUC college or programs pages. The Touro California
Bookstore serves as a customized online bookstore for TUC that allows for searching each semester by
professor and/or course name/number of all TUC booklists of required and recommended books. This is
offered as a convenience to students to enable look up of a course name and see exactly what is required
or recommended in way of books that semester and on the same screen display make purchasing
decisions from the Online Bookstore from among new/used/rental choices for each book listed for a
course. The TUC online bookstore is a “regular” online bookstore in which one can search, select and
purchase from among millions of new and used books, as well as e-book and rental book options as
available.
Constitution Day
In compliance with the federal mandate that all educational institutions receiving federal funding
provide educational programming on the history of the American Constitution, each year, TUC observes
Constitution Day on September 17, or on an adjacent week-day if the holiday falls on the week-end.
Students are asked to view displays with facts about the U. S. Constitution typically placed in locations
on lower campus in the Library and on upper campus in the Wilderman Hall Great Room/Study
Hall. Students receive information about the displays the week prior to the holiday, and are also sent
information about links to on-line resources with more information about the Constitution and the Bill of
Rights.
Computer Services & Electronic Resources
The Information Technology (IT) Department is responsible for all computing services on-campus
telephone services, copy services and the university’s website.
Upon admission to the university, students will be placed in an email group list for their class. University
faculty, staff, and administrators may participate in the group discussion along with the incoming
students. By the time the students matriculate into their programs, they will have had the opportunity
to introduce themselves to each other as well as to post questions and air concerns. Please review TUC
policy 6.2 posted on Blackboard for more detail of responsibilities.
Upon matriculation to the university, students will be given a network login and a university email
address. The network login will permit access to the university network and resources, including
wireless access anywhere on campus, printing resources, and internet access. Touro University California
is a Microsoft Windows campus. The Information Technology Department does not guarantee access to
university resources for computers that do not use the Microsoft Windows operating system as its native
environment.
The university-provided email address is the official means of communication between the university and
the students (see TUC policy 6.1 posted on Blackboard). Students are responsible for checking their mail
and maintaining their mailboxes. Student email is hosted by Google Apps for Education.
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The university operates several websites, including Blackboard™ Learning Management
System which is used for courses at Touro University California, bulletin boards, calendaring systems,
and scheduling systems. The university main page at the web-based student email system has links to
university websites and resources.
Students are required to read, sign, and comply with an Appropriate Use Policy (Appendix L). Abuse of
the policy may result in disciplinary proceedings outlined in the Student Conduct Code.
Upon graduation, graduates will retain all electronic privileges for six months. Thereafter, graduates will
receive an alumni email addresses which will be valid indefinitely. Additional privileges are provided as
services based on membership in the Alumni Association.
Information Technology Contact Information
Postal Address:
Touro University California
Information Technology Department
1310 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
IT Campus Location:............................................................................Library Annex, Room 104
Telephone Number:.................................................................................................. (707) 638-5424
Classroom Tech Emergencies:................................................................................ (707) 638-5911
Email:................................................................................................................ [email protected]
Web:...................................................................................................................................... it.tu.edu
Recording of Lectures
Digital and other methods for recording lectures or verbatim or near verbatim transcribing of lectures is
not mandated by the administration and is solely at the discretion of the instructor. In all instances, prior
approval of the instructor must be obtained, and it is understood that the instructor’s approval is on a
voluntary basis and that such a privilege may be withdrawn at any time.
STUDENT RESOURCES
Housing Information
Student Services maintains current rental housing options to assist new and returning students find
housing within a reasonable commuting distance to the Mare Island campus. For current rental offerings
as well as for a list of rental property management companies in the area with a reputation for good
customer service, email [email protected], or call (707) 638-5254.
For important rental information about smart things to know before signing a lease, while a renter, or as
students prepare to move out, go to: https://www.privacyrights.org/print/fs38-renter-privacy.
An additional source of housing information is the Student Government Association (SGA) web page
which allows students to view local housing postings and shared housing opportunities. Visit this
website at www.tustudentlife.com and click on “Housing for Students” at the top of the page, just under
the search bar.
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Master Calendar
The university’s master calendar committee is responsible for confirming room usage. This committee
serves as the custodians of the process for scheduling of events on campus and for minimizing scheduling
conflicts and maximizing the effective use of resources for hosting successful, well-managed events. The
master calendar lists the academic calendars from all of the various campus programs with the official
national and Jewish holiday schedules. Additionally the master calendar lists all of the major campus
activities, particularly those events that offer campus-wide interactions.
To view the master calendar, go to the following website address: http://studentservices.tu.edu/_
resources/docs/otherservices/Master_Calendar.pdf
Room Reservations
When planning an activity or a meeting, reserve all space in Lander hall, lecture halls, learning centers,
the library and Farragut Inn a minimum of two weeks in advance. If space is not reserved in advance, the
space may not be available or ready for use.
1. To view the room reservations already on file. Follow this link: http://scheduling.tu.edu/
VirtualEMS/BrowseEvents.aspx
2. Choose an open location and time.
3. Send reservation request to [email protected] with the subject line “Room Reservation”
Please include only the information requested below in the room reservation email. Adding additional
comments will only slow the room reservation process:
• Date(s) requested
• Group Sponsor
• Contact person
• Phone
• Email
• Event name
• Start time
• End time
• Room/Space requested
When the reservation is successfully processed, students will receive a confirmation number. If the
reservation is not available, students will receive an email indicating that the space is not available.
Incomplete reservations will not be processed. Please wait for notification that the request has been
processed and do not assume that the space is reserved.
If AV equipment is required please place the request a minimum of 72 hours prior to each event or
meeting at www.tu.edu, Quick links, Information Technology: Click on Email: [email protected].
For tables, chairs, special seating arrangements or extra garbage cans, please complete a Facilities Work
Order a minimum of (2) weeks prior to each event or meeting. The work order is on-line at www.tu.edu;
Quick Links; Facilities: Work Orders.
Social events require approval from the Director of Student Activities. Complete an Extracurricular
Activity form which can be found on-line under Student at www.tu.edu - Other Student Services – click
on Activity Request – “Extracurricular Activity Request Form.”
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Once the event is approved in concept, the request must be reviewed by to the master calendar committee
for approval of the date. This is be done by sending an email to [email protected].
To cancel an event, notify each department involved in the event.
Student Class Gifts
TUC accepts gifts from the various classes who have surplus funds to donate at the time of graduation.
All gifts are used to further enrich the college’s educational programs for students, and/or to support
the faculty’s research and scholarship activities, or to fund scholarships and emergency loans to current
students or to beautify the campus buildings and grounds, and should never be used to for the personal
benefit of individuals in the graduating class in the form of gift certificates or gift cards. Any deviations
from these gift guidelines are subject to approval by the TUC Provost/COO prior to the release of the
funds.
Student Health Center (SHC)
The health and safety of our students are primary concerns for Touro University California. To that end
the university provides the Student Health Center (SHC). The Student Health Center is available free
of charge for all full-and part-time students. The SHC staff provide health education and information to
students about healthy living and disease prevention, assist students who are ill, and provide students
with referrals to community resources. In addition to primary care and health education, the SHC is the
official custodian of student health certificates of immunizations needed for clinical rotations.
The Health Center is generally open Mondays through Thursdays, 8:00AM to 7:00PM, and on Fridays,
8:30AM to 3:00PM. Pay close attention to holiday schedule changes.
Student Health Center Contact Information
Postal Address
Touro University California
Student Health Center
1310 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
Student Health Center Campus Location:..................................................114 Wilderman Hall
Telephone Number:.................................................................................................. (707) 638-5220
Fax Number:.............................................................................................................. (707) 638-5261
Email:......................................................................................................tuc.studenthealth@tu.edu
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Student Health Fee
The Touro University Student Health fee is an annual assessment that is paid by all students enrolled in
the following Programs and Colleges:
The College of Osteopathic Medicine
Master of Science in Medical Health Science
College of Educational Health
Masters of Science of Physician Assistant Studies/MPH
Independent MPH Program
College of Pharmacy
Master of Science in Medical Health Science
The Nursing Program and Graduate School of Education students do not pay this fee, but may be
required by their programs to pay other fees related to background checks and pre-matriculation
immunizations. Students are advised to review their academic program student handbook and confer
with program administrators if they have any questions.
This fee is charged regardless of Health Insurance status and Academic level in the program. The Student
Health fee paid by students covers some post matriculation/pre-clinical rotation (for pre-matriculation
immunization information, see Admissions Admitted Students) immunizations at no cost and others
at substantially reduced cost. This fee covers the cost of the student’s initial required drug screen test
and background check. In 2014 the fee covers, or substantially reduces the cost for the following postmatriculation/pre-clinical immunizations and services:
• • • • • • • • • • Annual Tuberculosis Screening –No Charge Annually
Annual Seasonal Influenza Vaccination – No Charge Annually
Immunizations and Serological Titers at substantially reduced rates
Initial Urine Drug Screen and Background Check
Laboratory testing at substantially reduced rates
Medical coverage by a licensed Nurse Practitioner?
Medical supervision and coverage by licensed Osteopathic Physician
Provide care for Non-Urgent Episodic illnesses
Provision of unique Health Clinics as needed—At No Charge
Management (collect, track and report) of all Immunizations and Health forms necessary for
clinical rotations
• Health Education Resources
***The amount charged for the fee is subject to change. For current Student Health fee charges, please
contact the TUC Bursar at (707) 638-5253 or check the SHC website page for additional information.
The fee does not cover all lab fees, x-rays, specialist referral, or prescription medication. The student
may be responsible for some or all of these costs. Students who use any other healthcare provider will be
responsible for the costs of that visit. Whenever possible, students are advised to review what services
and lab fees are currently covered by the SHC fee by reviewing the SHC website.
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Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
The university and clinical sites require documentation of current health insurance coverage. All costs
associated with injuries, including needle sticks, or illnesses acquired during clinical training including
physician visits, diagnostic tests, treatment, and prophylactic medications or immunization will be
incurred by the student. Therefore the university and all clinical sites require that students have current
health insurance while in the Program. Students should evaluate their health insurance coverage as
hospital treatment and prophylactic medications can be costly.
Students will automatically be enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Program unless a waiver is
granted. Each student is required to subscribe to health insurance to cover those rare circumstances
where they may become more seriously ill. For students in the Colleges of Health Sciences, Osteopathic
Medicine, and Pharmacy, the university provides a mandatory Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).
Each student will be automatically enrolled in this plan during the registration process. The student
health insurance fees have been budgeted into financial aid. Students who do not receive financial
aid will also be automatically enrolled in the program and student accounts will be charged. Military
students will bill the military directly.
Students are allowed to apply to be waived out of this plan upon providing proof of insurance,
documentation that this insurance meets the waiver criteria (including the university deductible
standard), and submission of this information by the deadline date each new academic year.
Applications after the waiver deadline are not accepted.
All waiver information and notices are sent to students via their official tu.edu email address. Please see
the TUC website for further WAIVER information. If after viewing the website students have additional
questions, please contact the Associate Dean of Student Services.
If the student’s application for waiver is granted, it is the student’s responsibility to make certain that
their individual health insurance policy remains in effect throughout the time that he/she is a Touro
University California student. Proof of such coverage is a requirement to matriculate. At the time of
registration, if a student does not have such a policy, or they have not been officially waived out of
the SHIP, they will be automatically enrolled in and charged for the Touro University Student Health
Insurance Plan.
For students in the Graduate School of Education, each student is required to provide their own health
insurance to cover those rare circumstances where they may become more seriously ill. Proof of such
coverage is a requirement to matriculate. At the time of registration, if a student does not have such a
policy, they will be required to purchase a policy provided by an independent agency. It is the student’s
responsibility to make certain that this individual health insurance policy remains in effect throughout
the time that they are a Touro University California student.
The student has exclusive responsibility for his/her own medical bills. The university assumes no
responsibility to seek reductions or waivers. Prior to receipt of a diploma, students must be free from any
medical financial responsibility with any of the university’s affiliated hospitals or clinics.
Medical Records and Immunization Record Keeping
Student medical files are maintained separately from the other student health records and files in the
Student Health Center (SHC). The SHC keeps student medical records in accordance with standard
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HIPAA guidelines. Students may contact the Student Health Services Director to inspection their
TUC medical and immunization records. Information provided by students at matriculation (e.g.,
immunization records, emergency medical form, medical history and physical information) is collected
and retained by Student Health Center staff. The university keeps student immunization documentation
on file in the Student Health Center utilizing the E*Value system.
Student Counseling Center
Touro University California has a psychologist on campus for short term counseling and support for
enrolled students. Student records are strictly confidential and kept separately from other student
records. The Student Counseling Center staff is generally available during business hours and some
evening hours; students should confirm open hours by contacting the Student Health Center. Students
may make an appointment to see a mental health counselor by contacting the Student Health Center
receptionist: Wilderman 114 or by calling (707) 638-5220.
Student Counseling Center Contact Information
Postal Address
Touro University California
Counseling Center
1310 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
Counseling Campus Location:...................................................................... 209 Wilderman Hall
Telephone Number:...................................................................................................(707) 638-5220
Email:...................................................................................................... [email protected]
On campus services can help identify patterns and work to build resources in a time-limited manner.
The rigors of advanced academic work and study can lead to changes in mood, motivation, self-care, and
ability to problem solve new challenges. Students are able to address issues on a range of topics at no
charge including:
• • • • • Relationship and Family Issues
Anxiety, Stress, and Worry
Depression and Social Withdrawal
Alcohol and Drug Use
Grief, Sadness, and Loss
In addition to individual therapy, on campus groups will be made available each semester to help
students process and provide feedback in a confidential setting facilitated by mental health professionals.
Finally, students are able to take part in training programs focused on identifying and addressing
mental health concerns at Touro. Students in distress are most likely to reach out to other students first
so it is important that all members of the community continue to become informed about the onset and
treatment of mental health concerns. For more information on peer to peer opportunities available this
semester email: [email protected].
Also available to students is the University’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a free short-term
counseling program.
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For emergency counseling services students may contact the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at (800)
999-7222, 24 hours, 7 days a week. To access the EAP services, students call the number and enter “Touro
University”. This program offers four free sessions.
Goals and strategies students may learn in counseling and coaching
• • • • • • • Balancing personal and professional life
Learning about patterns of behavior
Evaluating how patterns work toward or against current goals
Improving relationships
Communicating clearly and expressing emotion
Solving problems
Setting goals
All resources and programs are available to students via the university website under Student Services/
Counseling Services.
Student Disability Services
Touro University California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to students with
documented disabilities.
The rights of students with disabilities are protected under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). It is the policy of Touro University California
to ensure that no qualified student with a disability is excluded from participation in or subjected to
discrimination in, any university program, activity, or event. The university is committed to granting
reasonable accommodations to students with documented disabilities. Policies and procedures ensure
that students with a disability will not, on the basis of that disability, be denied full and equal access
to academic and co-curricular programs or activities or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under
programs offered by the university.
If a student feels he or she has been discriminated against because of a disability by another student or
by university personnel, he or she has the right to request an investigation into such a matter through
the stated grievance policies and procedures in Appendix D of this catalog. Please refer to Appendix
D: Policy and Procedure for Accommodating Students with Disabilities and/or the website: http://
studentservices.tu.edu/learningresources/accomodations.html.
Request for Accommodation Procedures and Information
An application for accommodation of a disability must be made by the student. Verbal disclosure prior to
or following admission is not sufficient. Students may apply for special accommodations anytime during
their academic curriculum, however, if granted, the accommodation is given only for the academic year
in which it is requested. In case of changed circumstances, with respect to any disability, subsequent
applications must follow for each academic year the student is requesting accommodations (including
request during clinical rotations, clerkships, internships or any other off-campus programs that are part
of the students’ required college/program curriculum).
A student requesting an accommodation for a disability under the ADA must meet with the Learning
Specialist, Edward S. Stern. An application for accommodation of a disability can be obtained at that
meeting.
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Although students can apply for accommodations at any time during their academic program, it is
strongly advised that if you are seeking accommodations, you submit your application and all required
documentation well in advance.
Documentation of the disability needs to be current (within three years) and students are asked to
provide updated information once admitted to the office of academic support services.
Accommodations
The following is a list of accommodations that may be provided, given the student has provided the
appropriate documentation:
• • • • • • • extra time on timed examinations and/or quizzes
extra time on in-class assignments
provisions to take examinations and/or quizzes in a quiet, separate room
tape recording of lectures
note taker services
front row access in classes with assigned seating
other accommodations will be considered as presented.
Students who are in need of diagnostic testing or the need to provide current documentation should meet
with the Learning Specialist. Information on testing and testing locations can be obtained through this
office. Costs of testing and assessments are the responsibility of the student.
Details for the policies and procedures for determination of the accommodations, necessary
documentation, appeals and regarding privacy of records are available in the Student Handbook,
available on-line through the University website and available in hard copy in major offices as well as the
library.
Support for Lactating Mothers
In promoting a family-friendly work environment, Touro University California recognizes the importance
and benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and their infants. It is the responsibility of the nursing
mother to furnish their own breast pump. It is the responsibility of Touro University California to
provide space for lactating mothers.
The university will make every effort to provide space for lactation purposes, in close proximity to the
nursing mother’s classroom area. Such facilities will be a private space in nature and will contain an
outlet and chair. However, due to space limitations, there is no guarantee that the most appropriate space
will be as close to the nursing mother’s classroom as desired. Students make an official request for this
accommodation to Disability services. Please see Appendix D for more details on this procedure.
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Disability Parking
Student Requests for disabled parking are handled by Student Services. Students who wish to request
disabled parking should go to Student Services in Wilderman Hall, room 205 or call (707) 638-5935.
Temporary Disabilities
Students with temporary disabilities must follow the same procedures stated in the section on disabilities.
Temporary parking permits will be issued with an expiration date. Student Services staff will determine
eligibility and approve temporary disability parking requests and temporary academic accommodations
based on the documentation that is provided by the student making the request.
Academic Support and Academic Services
Touro University California students arrive having been highly successful in past academic endeavors;
however, some students find that the rigors of health professions degrees and educational leadership
graduate program are unique and different from undergraduate degree program demands. Touro
University California recognizes students may need academic support and this office provides support
services such as tutoring, study and test taking skills, preparation for professional examinations, and
assistance for students experiencing academic difficulties.
The office of Academic Support is staffed fulltime by a Learning Specialist. Students may make
appointments with the Learning Specialist by calling the contact number below.
Academic Services Contact Information
Postal Address
Touro University California
Academic Services
1310 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
Academic Services Campus Location:.........................................................205 Wilderman Hall
Telephone Number:.................................................................................................. (707) 638-5961
FAX:............................................................................................................................ (707) 638-5995
Email:............................................................................................................. [email protected]
Faculty Mentors/Advisors
Students and faculty work very closely together in the academic arena. The kind of educational
interaction permits students to get to know their teachers and vise-versa. Students are encouraged to use
the advice, expertise, and help of the faculty. Students are assigned an academic advisor at the beginning
of the program. At a minimum, the faculty advisor is an advocate who takes a personal interest in his/
her assigned students (clinical departments assume responsibility for advising the students in the clinical
years). Students should feel free to contact their faculty advisor as frequently as necessary for advice,
encouragement, or support. Faculty advisors do assume a pro-active role and become involved with
their students when performance levels fail to meet minimum academic standards.
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Peer Tutoring
Touro University California offers students peer tutoring services without charge. Tutoring is available
during all academic years and is designed to help students enhance their test taking skills, modify their
study habits and/or focus on critical material and content.
Students are eligible to apply to tutor a subject if they are approved by the course coordinator. Students
must be able to communicate effectively, have mastered the course material, and be in good academic
standing. Tutors who are federal work study eligible will receive $10.5- - $15 per hour for their services.
Student tutors must have registered in the Office of Student Services to be eligible for reimbursement of
services.
Initially, students need not be in academic difficulty to request peer tutoring. However, following the
first examination, those students who are receiving a grade of less then 80% in a course will be given
priority in the program. Applications to tutor and requests for tutoring services are available in the Office
Academic Support Services. Students requesting a tutor must be registered in the Office of Academic
Support Services in order to receive tutoring services.
Additional Academic Support Services
Academic Support Services can assist the student by identifying resources for such areas as: assessment
of study process and learning styles, time management, test-taking strategies, study skills, concentration
improvement exercises, memory aids improvement exercises, stress management and burnout
prevention, general academic writing assistance, formulation of study plans, Wilderman Hall Study
Nights, Study room reservations and Farragut Inn Block Exam Study Nights and referrals for learning
disability evaluations. Additionally Academic Support can provide information on topics such as:
Metacognition, Expert Learning and Mind Mapping.
Note-taking services are available to students who need a special note-taking accommodation. There is no
charge for these services and the forms to request these services can be downloaded from the web page
http://studentservices.tu.edu/learningresources/ or by visiting visit the Academic Services office.
One valuable website with a wealth of information is http://www.studygs.net
Study Room Reservation Guidelines
Wilderman Hall rooms 119 to 125 (the OSCE Annex rooms) are available to be reserved for small group
or individual study regular business days (8AM to 5PM Monday through Thursday and 8AM to 3PM on
Fridays.) To utilize these rooms, students MUST reserve them at LEAST 24 hours in advance. To reserve
these rooms during the afterhours study hall (Sunday through Thursday until midnight) please see the
student study hall monitor.
To Reserve a room:
1. Go to www.tu.edu and click on California
2. Click on the Campus Calendar on the left hand side (or go to http://scheduling.tu.edu/
VirtualEMS/BrowseEvents.aspx
3. Click on date for reservation
4. Click on location tab and scroll to the bottom and look for WH rooms 119 through 124 (OSCE
Annex Room)
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5. Determine date, time, and room availability and email reservation request to Mr. Edward Stern
at [email protected] to make the actual reservation.
6. Students will receive a reservation confirmation from Mr. Stern
7. When time for reservation, bring the confirmation to the Academic Support office or Mr.
Edward Stern (Learning Specialist), Wilderman Hall Room 205 to sign out the key. When
time, please return the key to Mr. Stern. In the event that Mr. Stern is in a meeting, alternative
arrangements may be made.
Institutional Advancement
Touro University California’s Institutional Advancement department engages with alumni of the
Colleges, parents, and friends of the University, corporations, foundations, media and other institutions
to further the mission of Touro and to enhance students’ experience.
Office of Alumni Relations
At Touro University California, we value our relationship with our alumni physicians, pharmacists,
physician assistants, public health professionals, and educators. The Office of Alumni Relations seeks to
maintain and strengthen these relationships, and work with alumni to enrich student life.
The Office plans events such as alumni class reunions, alumni receptions at national and regional
conferences, and other networking and social events. It also supports the Alumni Association Board
of Directors in its efforts to provide opportunities for alumni to give back to the TUC community and
remain engaged with the students and university.
Alumni can stay connected by joining the Alumni Facebook page, as well as our LinkedIn page (see
contact information below). If students would like to contact alum, please contact the office of Alumni
Relations and staff will make every effort to help.
Office of Alumni Relations Contact Information
Postal Address
Touro University California
Office of Alumni Relations
1310 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
Alumni Relations Campus Location: ..........................................................305 Wilderman Hall
Telephone Number:.................................................................................................. (707) 638-5282
Fax Number:.............................................................................................................. (707) 638-5250
Email:........................................................................................................alumni.relations@tu.edu
Website:......................................................................................................... http://alumni.tu.edu
LinkedIn:....................................................................................http://linkedin.com/company/
touro-university-california
Facebook:.............................................................................................facebook.com/TUCalumni
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Office of Development
Alumni, parents, friends, corporations, foundations and others can invest in Touro University California’s
students and their careers through support of the scholarship fund, the Touro Annual Fund, or through
support of special grants for equipment, buildings, or endowments. Touro’s development office
encourages annual gifts, capital gifts, and planned gifts for endowment support.
Office of Development Contact Information
Postal Address
Touro University California
Office of Advancement
1310 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
Office of Development Campus Location:.................................................. 305 Wilderman Hall
Telephone Number:...................................................................................................(707) 638-5460
Fax Number:...............................................................................................................(707) 638-5250
Email:....................................................................................................... [email protected]
Website:...............................................................................................http://development.tu.edu
LinkedIn:.................................................................................... http://linkedin.com/company/
touro-university-california
Office of External Relations
Touro’s office of External Relations works with the media and community leaders to inform the
community on TUC and its programs, and to encourage support. The office approves for publication,
and often publishes, university publications and periodicals that inform and further the university’s
mission. It manages the university’s social media pages, takes and archives photographs for use in same.
If students are contacted by the media, or if students have ideas for stories that the media might like to
hear, please let External Relations know.
Office of External Relations Contact Information
Postal Address
Touro University California
Office of External Relations
1310 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
Office of External Relations Campus Location:.......................................... 305 Wilderman Hall
Telephone Number:...................................................................................................(707) 638-5272
Fax Number:...............................................................................................................(707) 638-5250
Email:................................................................................................. [email protected]
Website:........................................................................................ http://externalrelations.tu.edu
LinkedIn:.................................................................................... http://linkedin.com/company/
touro-university-california
Facebook:................................................................................http://facebook.com/TUCalumni
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STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA)
The Student Government Association (SGA) is the official voice for all students. The organization is open
to all students in the university and welcomes proposals and participation from the entire student body.
The responsibilities of SGA include: collecting and expressing student opinion, dispensing funds for
student activities, acting as a liaison for the student body, promoting professional education, supporting
club and class activities and working to improve the quality of life for all students at Touro University
California.
The Student Government Association (SGA) at Touro invites comments and participation by anyone with
ideas to share or concerns to address on issues that impact the quality of the student experience. The
best way to keep abreast of Student Government is to visit the Student Life web pages at the address
noted below. The official SGA website has information about TUC clubs and campus events. Students
may register for upcoming activities, purchase items sold on the Marketplace page and share news and
photos via the SGA website.
Student Government Association Contact Information
Postal Address
Touro University California
Student Government Association
1310 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
Email:...................................................................................................................... [email protected]
Website:........................................................................................ http://www.tustudentlife.com
Recognition of Student Organizations
To ensure that organizations seeking recognition meet the high standards of TUC and its student
population, the SGA is responsible for formally recognizing all student organizations. Touro University’s
clubs are created by and for students. Each club is required to have a faculty advisor and is eligible to
receive SGA funding. The student organizations are open to all students and are intended to serve as
forums for support, discussion, education, and fun.
The student clubs on campus generally fall into one of the following categories:
Medical Interest Associations: (i.e. Dermatology Club, Emergency Medical Club, Integrative
Medicine Club, Lifestyle Medicine Club, Nutrition Club, Ophthalmology Club, Women’s Health
Club , etc.)
Pharmacy Organizations: (e.g. Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, American College of
Clinical Pharmacy, American Pharmacists Association, National Community Pharmacists
Association, Chinese/Indian/Latino/Vietnamese Pharmacy Associations, etc.)
Community Service & Volunteer Activities: (e.g. ACOP Pediatrics Club, Dermatology Club,
Emergency Medicine Club, Peds Club, Student Run Health Clinic, Teen Life Conference Planning
Committee, etc.)
Cultural Groups: (e.g. Spanish Club, etc.)
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Special Interest Groups: (e.g. Interprofessional Education, Keystone Club, Photography Club,
Public Health Club, Touro Environmental Action Club, etc.)
Sports Groups: (e.g. Badminton Club, Basketball Club, Soccer Club, Softball Club, Table Tennis
Club, Volleyball Club etc.)
Student Club Application Process
Student Leader Responsibilities
The students and faculty advisor seeking club recognition must complete a petition for recognition.
The petition must include the organization’s name and goals, a proposed charter, the name of faculty
advisor, and a list of charter members. A complete copy of a proposed charter or constitution and by-laws
document must be attached to the recognition petition.
Student Government Association Club Approval Process
The SGA VP of Student Affairs will review the petition and submit it to the Associate Dean of Student
Services for approval. Appeal of the decision may be made to the Dean of Student Services.
The SGA has the right to annually review the status of any organization. The SGA may require every
approved organization to submit an annual report. The SGA has the discretion to hear objections related
to the recognized organization and to withdraw recognition for inactive clubs and organizations. The
SGA shall ensure that no action shall be taken concerning the student organization’s status unless the
organization in question has an opportunity to respond to the charges and to present its side of the issue.
The SGA shall ensure that a deactivated club may resubmit its application at any time after agreeing to be
an active club that will comply with the SGA reporting requests.
The Associate Dean of Student Services or designee will review the petition for each new university
organization to ensure proper documentation. The Associate Dean of Student Services or designee may
consult with the college dean or program director to ensure mission compatibility of the petitioning
organization or club.
Official Representation
To ensure that a positive image of Touro University California is maintained, Touro University California
students may not officially represent the university and/or its colleges or any institutional committees
on any local, state, or national student-oriented organization that is not recognized by Touro University
California.
Student Representation on College/University Committees
SGA has the authority to appoint students to serve on appropriate college/university committees. Any
full-time student in good academic standing (i.e., not on any form of probation) is qualified to seek
appointment or election to serve in a representative capacity on these college/university committees.
Interested students must apply by the posted SCA deadlines for consideration. Students who have
committee assignments and are placed on academic probation will be required to resign their position
and another student will be elected to serve on the committee.
Student Activities
Social activities and special events are a good way to connect with students across the various university
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programs and to have a small respite from the rigors of academic demands. Students or student
organizations wishing to host events involving extracurricular academic activities, i.e., speakers, minicourses, drug fairs, or non-credit courses, must have the approval of the organizations faculty advisor,
Program Director or College Dean, and the Director of Student Activities.
For information about the policies and procedures and the forms required for activity requests approval,
contact Dr. Irene Favreau, the Director of Student Activities.
Student Activities Contact Information
Postal Address
Touro University California
Student Activities
1310 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
Student Activities Campus Location:..........................................................203 Wilderman Hall
Telephone Number:.................................................................................................. (707) 638-5254
Fax Number:.............................................................................................................. (707) 638-5872
Email:............................................................................................................. [email protected]
On-Campus Student Events
To provide a mechanism for student groups (organizations, classes, etc.) to have on-campus student
events, all student groups seeking to have an on-campus student event must have prior approval of the
organizations faculty advisor and the Director of Student Activities. The faculty advisor in consultation
with the Director of Student Activities will advise the student organizer of the necessary steps to follow in
order to schedule the event. Student groups can obtain a Student Activity Request form from the Director
of Student Activities. The Student Activity Request form needs to be completed and submitted at least
one month before the on-campus student event is planned to occur. Once the approval has been obtained
for the on-campus student event, the Office of Student Services will assist the student organization
coordinate the scheduling of the event. Any event sponsored by student groups which violates any of the
provisions of the policy on “On-Campus Student Events” will be subject to cancellation or termination.
Student Organization Event Policy
Major campus events must be scheduled at least two weeks in advanced. Every event must be approved
in concept by the Director of Student Activities and submitted to the Master Calendar Committee for final
approval. Events are defined as:
• Meetings that include people other than club members
• Intramurals/Sporting Events
• Community Outreach Events & Service Projects
• Seminars/Lectures/Debates
• Blood Drives
• Mixers and Socials
• Dinners/Banquets
• Fundraisers
• Special Programs
• Trips
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The Associate Dean of Student Services will have the authority to approve, approve with conditions,
or disapprove the student event. Appeal of the Associate Deans decision may be made to the Dean of
Students.
Any off campus facility should be identified on an Event Registration form. Student organizations must
choose appropriate venues for off-campus activities. If the event involves any clinical activities, a Clinical
Supervisor must be identified and be present for the duration of the event. The Director of Student
Activities and/or the Associate Dean of Student Services will have the authority to approve, approve
with conditions, or disapprove all off-campus event sites. Student organizations must choose appropriate
venues for off campus activities.
Organizations must be aware of the following guidelines in reference to legal contracts to secure the
services of performing artists, vendors, and/or entertainment supplies:
1. Students Organizations are not authorized to sign contracts in order to secure services of
performing artists, vendors, and or entertainment. Organizations signing contracts do so in
their own name – not in the name of Touro University California.
2. Contracts needing to be signed on behalf of Touro University California for events occurring
on/off campus must be submitted to the Director of Student Activities who will follow the
university established contract routing process to obtain the necessary approvals.
Students are at all times accountable to the university for their actions while attending on-campus, offcampus and overnight events.
No student may participate in any extracurricular activity that has Touro University California
sponsorship or that advertises TUC in any way, if such an activity is held on the Jewish Sabbath or on any
Jewish holiday that is officially observed by TUC.
Events may not be scheduled during the following times without written permission from the Campus
Rabbi:
• Friday after 3 p.m. through Sunday before 8 a.m.
• Sunday-Thursday past midnight
• During University and/or Jewish holidays
Events scheduled during Orientation, Commencement Ceremonies, or White Coat Ceremonies require
written approval by the Dean or the Associate Dean of Student Services.
Activities with Food
If an activity involves serving food or beverages, student organizations and individual students are
required to use the university’s food services for university sponsored events whether held on or off
campus. The Touro University Food Services (TUFS) must be consulted first as they have the right of
first refusal for all catering done on campus.
Catering requests must be submitted on the appropriate forms a minimum of two weeks prior to the
event. The event must be approved by the Director of Student Activities or Associate Dean of Student
Services and then submitted to the Master Calendar Committee for final approval of the date. If the event
is large enough a representative from the student group must meet with the TUFS to discuss logistics.
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ALL food served at TUC event must meet kosher standards. All questions about kosher regulations,
and to identify an approved kosher catering alternative if TUFS exercises its right of first refusal, must be
answered and reviewed by the campus Rabbi. Please consult the Rabbi with any food related questions.
Students can contact the Rabbi by using the following email address: [email protected].
Payment is due upon receipt of the final bill and needs to be made in the TUFS office located in Farragut
Inn.
To obtain a TUFS Catering Request form, contact [email protected] or by clicking on the “Food
Services” tab on the Facilities page on the tu.edu website.
USE of the TUC Logo
To use the official TUC stationery bearing the university logo, seal, or facsimile thereof in any
correspondence, a student organization must have approved status. All promotional items, class or club
logo wear, all items for sale or to be given away, must be submitted to the Associate Dean of Student
Services prior to those items being produced. All use of the Touro University California logo, logo mark
or letter mark, must be approved by the Associate Dean of Student Services and the Director of External
Relations. No Touro University California funds, SGA funds, club nor class funds may be used for the
purchase or production of any non-approved items.
Student Organization Publicity Policy
Student organizations may produce publicity in order to advertise for events, activities, and programs.
Designs and messages on all products must be in good taste, the Associate Dean of Student Services
reserves the right to remove publicity materials that are inappropriate or offensive; inappropriate student
publicity will be kept on file in the Student Services office for annual review. Appeal of the Associate
Dean’s decision may be made to the Dean of Students.
Print Publicity
All publicity materials must be submitted to the Director of Student Activities and stamped approved
prior to posting. Flyers, handouts, table tents, mailbox stuffers (electronic email messages or written
flyers) must include the Who, What, When, Where and Why (if applicable) pertaining to the event. All
publicity should include the date the publicity was posted.
Approved flyers may only be posted on bulletin boards. Do not post on doors, walls, or windows.
All printed publicity must be removed from public areas no later than one week after the event has
occurred.
Email publicity must be submitted to the Associate Dean of Student Services for approval via email.
Upon approval the Office of Student Services will distribute to the requested email party.
Publications
Yearbooks and other sanctioned student publications are published under the auspices of the university.
If a publication is desired, the university contracts with its students to develop, edit, and prepare these
works for publication. The Associate Dean of Student Services and the Director of External Relations
must approve final proofs of the publications.
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Alcohol Policy For Student Events
The university will not authorize the use of general student fees or other funds collected and
administered by a university office or agency for the purchase, supply, or serving of any alcoholic
beverage or to partially or totally support events where alcoholic beverages are served or provided
to student participants as part of the event. This policy does not apply to approved functions which
are directly sponsored and organized by the university. Please see Appendix B for more detailed
information on obtaining permission for use of alcohol at approved events.
Student Organization Infractions of Student Activities Policies
The Associate Dean of Student Services is charged with the responsibility to ensure student organization
compliance with university policies and procedures as presented in this catalog and has the right and
responsibility to investigate infractions and violations by student organizations and their members.
Infractions will be investigated exclusively by the Associate Dean of Student Services. The Associate
Dean of Student Services may exercise the option of convening a hearing as described in Appendix C
(Student Conduct Code).
Sanctions for infractions committed in one academic year:
• First Infraction: Verbal Notification by the Associate Dean of Student Services
• Second Infraction: Written warning by the Associate Dean of Student Services
• Third Infraction: Revocation of privilege directly associated with violation (i.e., failure to register
an event will result in the organization’s loss of privilege of hosting events for a period of time to
be determined by the Associate Dean of Student Services)
Four or more infractions committed by an organization within one academic year (fall and spring
semester) may result in suspension. The Associate Dean of Student Services reserves the right to bestow
appropriate sanctions and/or revoke an organization’s privileges should demonstrated organizational
behavior warrant such action. Organizations demonstrating extreme negative or inappropriate behavior
may be referred directly to the Dean of Students for appropriate sanction. Record of infractions will be
maintained for no less than two fiscal years by the Associate Dean of Student Services. Appeal of the
Associate Dean of Student Services’ decision may be made to the Dean of Students.
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Dress Code
Students must maintain a neat and clean appearance befitting students attending a professional school.
Therefore, attire should convey a professional appearance whenever the student is on university grounds,
or on a clinical rotation or program.
On campus the mode of dress is determined by each student’s professional judgment, unless a
department has a dress code for particular activities. Clothing having caricatures, messages, symbols,
etc., that can be construed based on societal norms to be vulgar, offensive, or contribute to creating a
hostile learning environment is considered to be unacceptable attire, and demonstrates inappropriate
professional judgment that is subject to review and action by the Associate Dean of Student Services.
Eating and Drinking in Classrooms/Laboratories
To ensure a safe, clean and healthy environment for all students on campus, no eating or drinking is
permitted in any laboratory. Care should be taken to remove all refuse to a trash container after eating in
any area of the university.
Smoking
Smoking, including use of electronically produced vapors, is not permitted on the grounds, inside any
campus building, in any of the health care facilities where patient care is delivered, or inside university
vehicles (TUC policy 8.002). The university recognizes the health, and safety benefits of smoke-free
air and the special responsibility that it has to maintain a healthy and safe environment for its faculty,
students, employees and guests. Touro University is committed to the promotion of good health,
wellness and the prevention of disease. Violators are subject to disciplinary action. In addition, smoking
materials shall not be sold or in any way distributed under the auspices of Touro University California.
Drugs, Alcohol, Firearms & Hazing
Touro University does not condone any form of drug, substance or alcohol abuse by its students. No
alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs may be manufactured, consumed or distributed by students in any
academic facility, clinic or hospital associated with Touro University. Any violation of this policy will
result in disciplinary and appropriate legal action against the offending individual(s) or organization(s).
Any student who attends class or a rotation or is on the premises of a facility affiliated with Touro
University while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is subject to immediate suspension and probable
expulsion. Only with the prior approval of the Associate Dean of Students may alcoholic beverages be
served at an on campus student party (see “Student-Sponsored Events”).
Substance Abuse Definitions:
• Illegal Drug: Any drug defined as illegal under Federal or State law or any drug for which a
prescription is required and where no prescription has been issued to the employee, student,
volunteer, faculty, physician or other professional for a valid and specific purpose.
• Under the Influence: The usual behavior of any employee, student, volunteer, faculty, physician
or other professional of his or her ability to perform usual a combination thereof.
• Drug Trafficking: The sale, purchase, theft, transfer, conversion, distribution, possession,
manufacture, and dispensing of an illegal drug.
No firearms, ammunition, explosive devices or any other weapons may be carried, (concealed or
otherwise), by a student on institutional property. Violators of this policy are considered to be a threat to
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the academic environment of the institution and are subject to immediate suspension or dismissal from
the university.
No organization or individual(s) may engage in any form of hazing of any student enrolled in Touro
University. Students engaged in such activities are subject to suspension or expulsion from the
university.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is a form of unlawful discrimination under state and federal law. It may consist of:
actual or threatened sexual contact which is not mutually agreeable to both parties, continued or repeated
verbal abuse of a sexual nature, and/or a threat or insinuation that a lack of sexual submissiveness will
adversely affect the victim’s employment, academic standing or other vital circumstances.
Examples of sexual harassment include but are not limited to:
• pressure (subtle or overt) for sexual favors accompanied by implied or overt threats concerning
one’s job, grades or letters of recommendation;
• inappropriate display of sexually suggestive objects or pictures;
• unnecessary touching, pinching, patting or the constant brushing against another’s body;
• use of sexually abusive language (including remarks about a person’s clothing, body or bodily
movement or sexual activities), and/or
• unwelcome sexual propositions, invitations, solicitations, and flirtations.
Any member of the university community must report such harassment or any form of harassment to
the appropriate Program Director or Chair, Dean of Students or other member of the Touro University
California administration. Please see Appendixes G & H for complete university definitions of sexual
harassment and the university Title IX policy.
Impairment of Life Safety Devices/Systems
Destruction of or tampering with campus life safety systems or devices is prohibited. Any student found
responsible for such acts is subject to disciplinary action, fines and/or costs to repair damaged systems or
devices.
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JEWISH LIFE AND CAMPUS LIFE
Established in New York City in 1970 by Dr. Bernard Lander, PhD, Touro College is America’s largest
and fastest-growing independent institution of higher and professional education under Jewish auspices.
The institution has grown to encompass over 29 campuses worldwide, involving undergraduate,
graduate and professional education.
The Office of Campus Life/Student Jewish Life provides for the coordination of Shabbat (observance of
the Sabbath and Jewish holidays) in the campus synagogue, as overseen by Rabbi Tenenbaum.
In addition, counseling and consultation are available to students and to members of the campus
community as well as to the local community. Rabbi Tenenbaum is available at any time by phone, in
person or via email (see contact information below).
The Rabbi is on campus daily; office hours are generally11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Rabbi Contact Information
Postal Address
Touro University California
Rabbi Tenenbaum
1310 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
Admissions Campus Location:........................................................................... 111 Farragut Inn
Telephone Number:.................................................................................................. (707) 638-5507
Email: ...............................................................................................elchonon.tenenbaum@tu.edu
Calendar
In keeping with its founding traditions and values, Touro University California follows a Master
Calendar that denotes observes Jewish holidays. The Master Calendar can be found at:
http://209.209.34.25/Webdocs/Admissions/Master%20Calendar.htm
The Calendar allows observant students, faculty and staff to observe Jewish religious holidays as well as
the Sabbath. Following are some useful points of information:
• Touro University’s administrative offices close at 3 p.m. on Friday and on the eve of Jewish
holidays.
• There are a number of Jewish holiday “awareness programs” that are celebrated campus-wide,
including Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year), Chanukah menorah lighting, Purim, and Lag
B’omer picnic.
• Other than holiday observances, official campus activities are not scheduled on the Sabbath and
Jewish holidays.
• There are various instructional days wherein examinations will not be given in order to
accommodate the holiday calendar. All of these observances are noted on the formal Touro
University California Master Calendar. http://209.209.34.25/Webdocs/Admissions/Master%20
Calendar.htm
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• Should students have any questions, or are uncertain as to how the Calendar impacts a personal
schedule or extracurricular activities, students are encouraged to contact Rabbi Elchonon
Tenenbaum
• In keeping with the traditions and values of the university’s heritage and sponsorship, all food
served on campus, as well as at university sponsored events, is Kosher.
• The campus food service department is under the kosher supervision of Rabbi Aharon Simkin.
• Students, faculty and staff are welcome to bring their own food to campus, but are respectfully
requested to observe the rule that non-Kosher food is not permitted at campus food service
locations. These areas are clearly marked.
Shabbat Holidays Short Explanations
The Jewish day begins in the evening, which is why the Sabbath starts well before sunset on Fridays and
concludes about one hour after sunset (nightfall) on Saturdays, This is true for all Jewish holidays and
commemorations.
Traditionally Sabbath is observed by attending synagogue services, enjoying meals with family and
friends, studying and refraining from work.
Holidays follow the same pattern and observance, to the exclusions of some fast days that commence only
at first light in the morning. As with Sabbath all holidays with Sabbath like observances and restrictions,
require that all business schools or activities cease a few hours prior to sunset to accommodate travel and
preparation.
Restricted activities include all types of vehicular travel, cooking, writing, direct use of electricity and
electronic devices – including phones, computer and emails – and any activities that are typically done for
weekday work or school.
On fast days, neither food nor drink may be consumed until about one hour after sunset (nightfall).
Jewish Holidays with Shabbat like Restrictions and Early Dismissal Eve
• Rosh Hashanah: Jewish New Year. (Two days)
Two day solemn festival on which the entire world is judged for the coming year. Start of the
high holidays and of ten days devoted to repentance. Extended synagogue services, with the
sounding of the Shofar (Rams horn).
• Yom Kippur: Day of Atonement. (One day)
Major fast day beginning prior to sunset on the previous day. Day-long synagogue services
with many special prayers, including Kol Nidre, and Nei”lah. Additional proscriptions include
washing/bathing and wearing leather shoes.
• Sukkot: Tabernacles. (seven days)
Commemorates the Jewish nations wandering in the desert for 40 years. All meals must be eaten
in the Sukkah, a temporary dwelling/structure with a roof of natural greenery. Leads directly
into:
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• Shmini Atzeret / Simchat Torah: Rejoice with the Torah. (two days)
A celebration marking the end of the holiday’s season and the completion of the annual cycle of
the weekly Torah readings in the synagogue.
• Pesach: Passover. (eight days)
Commemorates the Exodus of the Jewish people from ancient Egypt. Special dietary restrictions
begin the morning of the previous day. No food containing fermented grains (Chametz) may be
consumed or found on one’s property. Passover is marked by the special home ritual, the Seder,
which is conducted on the first two evenings.
• Shavuot: Feast of Weeks.
Celebrating the giving of the Ten Commandments and the entire Torah on Mt. Sinai.
Traditionally dairy foods are eaten during the holiday meals.
Holidays with Limited Restrictions; No Classes Scheduled
• Purim: commemorates the rescue of the Jewish people in ancient Persia, as recorded in the
biblical book of Esther, which is read during synagogue services. Celebrated with feasts and
sending of food gift and giving extra charity to the needy.
Other Holidays with No Restrictions
• Chanukah:
Eight days and nights celebrating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the
Maccabees following their successful struggle for independence and religious freedom from the
Syrians (2nd century BCE) commemorated by lighting candles each evening and eating food
baked in oil (latkes and donuts) and playing the Dreidel.
• Tu B’Shvat:
New year for trees, celebrated by eating of the seasons new fruit.
• Lag Ba’Omer:
Joyful break in the period of semi-mourning commemorating tragedies that occurred between
Passover and Shavuot.
Fast Days – No Exams Scheduled
Fast begins at first morning light. Tisha B’av, no classes day of and evening before.
• Tzom Gedaliah: (Fast of Gedaliah)
Commemorates the start of the Babylonian exile of the Jewish people (6th century BCE)
• Asara B’Tevet: (Fast of the tenth of Tevet)
Commemorates the beginning of the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem (6th century BCE)
• Ta’anit Esther: (Fast of Esther)
usually the day before Purim, (see Purim) commemorates the fast of queen Esther recorded in the
book of Esther
• Shiva’ah Asar B’Tammuz: (Fast of the seventeenth of Tammuz)
Commemorates the breach of the walls of Jerusalem by the besieging of the ancient Romans.
Start of the three weeks if mourning which leads into:
• Tisha B’av: (Fast of the ninth of Av) no classes day of and evening before.
Major fast day beginning prior to sunset on the previous day. Anniversary of the destruction
of both the first and second Holy Temples in Jerusalem and other Jewish tragedies. Limited
restrictions on work, special mourning customs observed.
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Touro University California Kosher Food Guidelines
The Kosher Guidelines Manual is intended as a friendly reference to aid students in following kosher
dietary requirements when serving food at campus events (i.e., Touro University associated events). This
guide is a concise compilation for the purposes of food provisions at Touro University associated events specifically.
Before any event or for any further clarification about serving kosher food, please contact campus Rabbi
Elchonon Tenenbaum and he will provide directions and guidance in preparation for the event.
What is Kosher Food?
The Jewish dietary laws of kosher food (kashrut) have been observed for almost 4000 years. The laws of
kashrut are kept according to commandments received from G-d by the Jewish people through Moses
in the Sinai desert. Since then, rabbinical laws were ordained throughout time to elucidate and to serve
as additional “safeguards” of these laws received in the Jewish Bible (the Torah). Different communities
may abide by some customary variations in the “safeguard laws” of kashrut. In general, the laws of
kashrut today can be categorized in several ways:
• Types of animals and animal products that are permitted as food
• Foods that require supervision and certification (i.e., prepared privately or by organizations and
companies)
• Foods that do not require kosher certification (e.g., whole fresh fruits, vegetables, grains)
• Types of foods that may not be eaten together (e.g., meat and dairy products)
• Methods of using utensils and machinery/surfaces to prepare kosher food
Verifying Kosher Food
Kosher Animals and Animal Products
According to the Torah, only animals that both chew their cud and have cleaved hooves are kosher.
Among the common meats we eat, this means that beef, sheep, ox, and goat are technically kosher while
pork and rabbit are not. Most of our common bird meats sold in the grocery store are kosher, such as
chicken, turkey, and quail. The same applies to their eggs. Seafood that possesses both fins and scales
is kosher and as a result, kosher seafood excludes all shellfish. Examples of other unkosher seafood: eel,
catfish.
Kashrut also involves laws about how kosher animals must be killed, known as shechitah. These are
specific rituals mandated for the removal of all blood and for the elimination of unnecessary animal
suffering in the process of slaughter.
To ensure that certified kosher meat is purchased for campus events, a butcher/catering company/
restaurant must be pre-approved by the campus rabbi.
Other Foods that Require Kosher Certification
Due to the complexities of the modern food industry, most foods that are processed or already prepared
in any way must be certified kosher.
• Please contact Rabbi Tenenbaum for Acceptable kosher symbols for other categories of food/
drinks/ingredients (like canned fruits vs. other canned goods, other packaged foods, juices, etc.)
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• All liquids or foods produced from fresh/dried grapes or grape flavoring/additives such as
grape juice, wine, jam, candy, and popsicles must be certified:
• Hard alcoholic drinks like brandy, liquors, and blended whiskeys often possess wine bases.
Foods that Do Not Require Kosher Certification
Some products do not require kosher certification. In general, these are completely unprocessed or
prepared (e.g., cut and pre-packaged), whole fresh fruits, vegetables and grains are considered to be
naturally kosher and neither meat nor dairy (aka pareve and can be used/eaten together with either meat
or dairy products). These foods do not require a kosher certification.
However, many insects that can plague fresh produce and grains are not kosher, requiring thorough
washing/scrubbing and checking for removal of any infestations. Some examples are: rice, cauliflower,
celery leafy vegetables, brussel sprouts, blackberries, and artichokes. In line with the laws of kashrut, the
examination of leafy vegetables such as cabbage or spinach should occur leaf by leaf.
Kosher Combination of Foods
According to the laws of kashrut, foods are categorized as: meat, dairy, or pareve (neither meat nor dairy).
Meats include meat, fowl, and any of their food derivatives (e.g., bones, soup). Dairy products include
any of those produced from the milk of kosher animals (e.g., cow or goat milk, cheese, creams). Pareve
foods by definition contain no meat or dairy derivatives (e.g., eggs, fish, fruit, vegetables, grains, pasta,
soft drinks, coffee, and tea).
Meat and dairy products cannot be cooked or served together in the same meal, while pareve foods can
be eaten as a part of either meat or dairy meals. However, if a pareve product is cooked or prepared
together with meat or dairy foods it becomes either meat or dairy, respectively. Although fish is
considered to be pareve, it may not be cooked or eaten together with meat.
Kosher Utensils and Preparation of Food
Kashrut prescribes many intricate laws for preparing kosher food in a kosher facility. For example,
cooking utensils and facilities must be kosher, where even separate utensils, appliances, and dishes must
be used for meat and dairy foods. For campus events, please consider using campus services for catered
foods, or contact the campus rabbi for cooked foods or special food preparations.
Reimbursement Guidelines
The Rabbi must know of the event within the event guideline time frame. Additionally, the Rabbi must
approve all food items for the event. Supply all receipts to the Rabbi with the photos of the food item.
The photo of the food must include a visible Kosher symbol.
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Approved Kosher Symbols
Kosher food has one of the below symbols under the “good category” on the product packaging. There
are more national kosher symbols, these are the most recognized. Contact the Rabbi if there is one not on
the list or if there are any questions. Typically the symbols are printed quite small; the symbols below are
enlarged for educational purposes.
When a “D” is displayed close to the symbol this represents the fact that the product is Dairy. When
purchasing products that are dairy, please ensure there is no usage of any meat products at that event,
and vice versa.
Uncut fruits and vegetables are typically kosher. Water without any flavor is Kosher.
The only way students can be reimbursed, is by providing a receipt and proof of packaging, photo.
Good Kosher Symbols
Look for the following nationally approved kosher symbols when purchasing product
Again, when a “D
is displayed close to the symbol, it represents the fact that the product is dairy.
This is mainly displayed to help with the meat with milk rule.
Avoid these Kosher Symbols
These symbols should be avoided! An isolated K is not a real kosher symbol. There are other symbols,
but they may not necessarily be approved. When in doubt, check with the Rabbi.
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Health Sciences
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Administration and Support Staff
Jim O’Connor, Ph. D., Dean of the College of Education
Justin Heard, Ed.D., Assistant Dean, Chair, Educational Leadership and Administration.
Erendira Romero, Executive Assistant
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (GSOE)
Administration and Staff
Justin Heard, EdD, Director GSOE
Sharon Kutasy, Executive Administrative Assistant and Credential Analyst
Denise Fisher, Administrative Assistant
Lorissa Feliciano, Administrative Assistant
Dania Massey, Field Placement Coordinator & TPA Coordinator
Program Chairs and Faculty
Linda Haymes, PhD, Program Advisor Special Education and Faculty
Justin Heard, EdD, Program Chair Education Leadership & Administration and Faculty
Pamela Redmond, EdD, Program Chair Graduate Studies and Faculty
Keith Storey, PhD, Program Chair Special Education and Faculty
Karen Yoder, EdD, MA Program Chair Multiple/Single Subject Teaching and Faculty
Contact Information
Contact information for GSOE Faculty & Staff, is available at http://tu.edu > Faculty & Staff
Program Learning Outcomes & Curriculum Information
Student learning outcomes and curriculum information for the GSOE can be found by following links to
academic program information at the following url: http://cehs.tu.edu/gsoe/studentresources
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Joint Master of Physician Assistant Studies and Public Health (MSPAS/MPH) Program
Administration and Staff
Grace Landel, MEd, PA-C, Program Director
Michelle Wolfe, MD, Medical Director, Associate Program Director
Tracey DelNero, MS, PA-C, Clinical Coordinator, Faculty
LeAnna St. John, MPAS, PA-C, Academic Coordinator, Faculty
Jennifer Tam, Administrative Assistant
Pamela Bowler, MSc, Administrative Coordinator
Julie Charles, MBA, Program Analyst
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Faculty
Alex Clerfond, MPH,PA-C, Faculty
Ana Maldonado, DHSc, MPH, PA-C, Faculty
Candra Carr, MHS, PA-C, Faculty
Robin Wempe, PA-C, Faculty
Adjunct Faculty
Anthony Trevor, PhD, Adjunct Faculty
Joy Dugan, PA-C, MSPAS, MPH, Adjunct Faculty
Tom Crawford, PA-C, Adjunct Faculty
Contact Information
Contact information for MSPAS/MPH Faculty & Staff, is available at http://tu.edu > Faculty & Staff
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Joint Program students will demonstrate appropriate levels of medical knowledge
2. Joint Program students will demonstrate appropriate levels of medical skills
3. Joint Program students will demonstrate high levels of professionalism
4. Joint Program students will be competent communicators, both with patients and with other
medical personnel
5. Joint Program students will provide patient-centered care
6. Joint Program students will integrate these core competencies into their clinical practice.
Curriculum Information
Joint Program curriculum information can be found at the following url:
http://cehs.tu.edu/paprogram/aboutus/curriculum.html
Public Health Program
Administration and Staff
Assefaw Tekeste Ghebrekidan MD, DrPH - PH Program Director, Professor
Gayle Cummings, MPH, Program Assistant Director, Associate Professor
Alicia Ashorn, MPH, Research Assistant
Brigida Perez, MEdc, Administrative Assistant
Shruti Kumar, M.Ed -MA, Outreach & Distance Learning Specialist
Faculty
Annette Aalborg, DrPH, Associate Professor
Carinne Brody, DrPH, MPH, MA, Assistant Profesor
Elena Lingas, DrPH, MPH, Assistant Profesor
Sarah Sullivan, MPH, MSN, RN, Assistant Professor
Deirdra Wilson, PhDc, MPH, Associate Professor
Trina Mackie, PhD; MSPH, Assistant Professor
Nemesia Kelly, MPH, Assistant Professor
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Alexandra Hernandez, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor
Sahai Burrowes, PhD, Assistant Professor
Jaesin Sa, PhD, Assistant Professor
Adjunct Faculty
Nicole Barnett, DSc MBA, Assistant Professor
Phillip Gardiner, DrPH, MPH Assistant Professor
Amal Harrati, PhD, MA, Adjunct Professor
Kathy Koblick, MPH, Adjunct Professor
K. Jacquelyn Omotalade,MPH, JD, Adjunct Professor
Daniel Perlman PhD, MA, Assistant Professor
Nuriye Sahin-Hodoglugil, DrPH, MA, MD, Assistant Professor
Phoumy Sayavong, PhD, MS, Adjunct Professor
Jessica Smith Schwind, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor
Rainbow Vogt, PhD, Assistant Professor
Contact Information
Contact information for MPH Faculty & Staff, is available at http://cehs.tu.edu/publichealth
MPH Vision
Social justice as a framework for reducing health disparities in local and global communities
MPH Mission
To promote the health and well-being of local and global communities through education, service,
and research with a focus on underserved populations. This mission is achieved by employing a
multidimensional program of study that combines a broad public health base with specific training in
two specialty tracks: Community Health and Global Health.
Curriculum Information
Master of Public Health course descriptions and other course information can be found at the following
url: http://cehs.tu.edu/publichealth/curriculum/coursedescriptions.html
School of Nursing
Administration and Staff
Ann Stoltz, RN, PhD, Director School of Nursing
Monica McFadden, Administrative Assistant, School of Nursing
Faculty
Jacqueline A. Clavo, CRNA, MSN, JD, Assistant Professor
Ann Stoltz, RN, PhD, Professor
Contact Information
Contact information for School of Nursing Faculty & Staff, is available at http://tu.edu > Faculty & Staff
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Student Learning Outcomes
• SLO 1: Synthesizes knowledge from nursing and other academic disciplines (bio/psychosocial,
computer science, genetics, communication, public health, ethics, and lifespan development) to
continually improve the delivery of nursing care for diverse populations across complex health
care environments.
• SLO 2: Analyzes organizational and systems leadership skill and systems leadership skills to
promote high quality and safe health care.
• SLO 3: Designs, implements, and disseminates a quality/safety improvement project within a
health care system to improve health care outcomes.
• SLO 4: Integrates translational research concepts and evidence in increasingly complex and
diverse practice settings to improve healthcare outcomes
• SLO 5: Integrates data from nursing, computer, and communication and information science to
coordinate and improve health care outcomes.
• SLO 6: Analyzes health care policy and advocates at the systems level through the policy
development process to improve health and health care.
• SLO 7: Implements relationship-centered leadership to build and sustain collaborative, interprofessional teams to coordinate care delivery.
• SLO 8: Integrates health promotion/risk reduction and population health concepts in the design
and delivery of health care.
• SLO 9: Demonstrates advanced depth and breadth of nursing and related sciences, and integrates
this knowledge into practice
Curriculum Information
School of Nursing course descriptions and other course information can be found at the following url:
http://cehs.tu.edu/nursing/programinformation/curriculum.html
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COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Administration
Michael B. Clearfield, DO, FACOI – Professor and Dean of Touro University California
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Gregg Lund, DO, MS – Associate Professor and Senior Associate Dean
JC Buller, MD – Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Clinical Education
Alejandro Gugliucci, MD, PhD – Professor and Associate Dean for Research
Walter C. Hartwig, PhD – Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
H. Eduardo Velasco, MD, PhD – Professor and Associate Dean for Preclinical Education
Nathalie Garcia- Russell, PhD – Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for Clinical Education
Greg Gayer, PhD – Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Basic Sciences
Mitchell Hiserote, DO – Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Osteopathic
Manipulative Medicine
Patricia Rehfield, DO – Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Primary Care
Greg Troll, MD – Professor and Director of Clinical Faculty and Curriculum Development
Jennifer Weiss, DO – Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Courses and Faculty
Glenn Davis ,MS – Assistant Professor and Curriculum Director
Staff
Miriam Atienza – Third Year Rotations Coordinator
Jennifer Castro – Faculty Coordinator/Academic Support Manager, Basic Science
Amy Crivello – Administrative Coordinator, Preclinical Education
Mallory Davis – Administrative Coordinator, Research
Carol Duley – Executive Assistant to the Dean
Susan Elliott – Projects Manager Primary Care
Donna Fyfe – Administrative Assistant, Basic Science
Marilyn Grimsley – Administrative Coordinator, Primary Care
Lesley Gutierrez – Fourth Year Rotations Coordinator
Cee Harrelson – Director, Clinical Skills Laboratory
Irina Jones – Clinical Education Department Manager
Roman LoBianco – Institutional Affiliations and Credentialing Coordinator
Sarah Passage – CME Coordinator
Jeff Reedy – Educational Technical Support
Mon Saepharn – Grades Coordinator
Anda Sniedze – Administrative Coordinator, Academic Affairs
Arielle Vale – Administrative Coordinator, OMM
Basic Science Faculty
Kris Andrues, DC – Assistant Professor
Alecia Bhambra, DO, MS – Assistant Professor
Nripendra Dhillon – Assistant Professor
David Eliot, PhD – Associate Professor
Tamira Elul, PhD – Associate Professor
Greg Gayer, PhD – Associate Professor and Department Chair
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Miriam Gochin, PhD – Associate Professor
Evan Hermel, PhD – Associate Professor
Kenneth Hisley, PhD – Associate Professor
Gloria Klapstein, PhD – Associate Professor
Touraj Kormi, MD – Instructor
Athena Lin, PHD – Associate Professor
Denene Lofland, PhD – Associate Professor
Eiman Mahmoud, MD – Professor
Teresita Menini, MD, MS – Professor
Alan Miller, PhD – Professor
Ghulam Noorani, MD – Instructor
Barbara Puder, PhD – Associate Professor
Shin Murakami, PhD – Associate Professor
Liisa Russell, MD – Associate Professor
Jean-Marc Schwarz, PhD – Professor
Donald Wilson, MD – Adjunct Professor
Ted Wong, PhD – Associate Professor
Bruce Silverman, BS – Laboratory Manager & Instructor
Basic Science Emeritus Faculty
Barbara Kriz, PhD – Professor
Marilu Mazzotta, PhD – Professor
OMM Faculty
Janet Burns, DO – Associate Professor
David Crotty, DO – Associate Professor
Lee Ann Cuny, DO – Assistant Professor
Jeffrey Etemad, DO – Assistant Professor
John Glover, DO, FAAO – Professor
R. Mitchell Hiserote, DO – Associate Professor and Department Chair
Sean Moloney, DO – Assistant Professor
Victor Nuno, DO – Assistant Professor
Melissa Pearce, DO – Assistant Professor and Vice Chair
Primary Care Faculty
Mary “Bunny” Cox, GNP – Instructor
Joy Dugan, PA – Instructor
Matthew Fagan, DO – Assistant Professor
Tami Hendriksz, DO – Associate Professor and Vice Chair
Richard Kahn, MD – Associate Professor
Michele Leary, DO – Assistant Professor
Audra Lehman, MD – Assistant Professor
May Lin, DO – Assistant Professor
Philip Malouf, MD – Assistant Professor
Yasmin Nibbe, MD – Assistant Professor
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Abraham Pera, DO – Associate Professor
Patricia Rehfield, DO, MPH –Associate Professor and Department Chair
Stella Sarmiento, DO – Assistant Professor
Greg Troll, MD – Professor
Alesia Wagner, DO – Assistant Professor
Cathy West, MD, DrPH – Assistant Professor
Jim Young, MD – Assistant Professor
Jeffrey Zwerin, DO – Assistant Professor
Contact Information
Contact information for TUCOM Faculty & Staff, is available at http://tu.edu > Faculty & Staff
TUCOM DO Program Student Learning Outcomes
TUCOM has adopted the seven Osteopathic Core Competencies for Medical Students as our Program
Student Learning Outcomes:
• • • • • • • Osteopathic Principles and Practices
Medical Knowledge
Patient Care
Interpersonal and Communication skills
Professionalism
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
Systems-Based Practice
For more information about each competency see Osteopathic Core Competencies for Medical Students.
TUCOM has not adopted the expanded competencies. Information is available at url below.
http://www.aacom.org/InfoFor/educators/mec/cc/Documents/CoreCompetencyReport2012.pdf
Curriculum Information
College of Osteopathic Medicine course descriptions and other course information can be found at the
following url:
http://com.tu.edu/_resources/docs/curriculum/2013-2014_student_catalog_final.pdf
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COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Administration
Rae Matsumoto, PhD, Dean of the College of Pharmacy
Paul C. Goldsmith, PhD, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Research
Debra Sasaki-Hill, PharmD, Associate Dean for Clinical & Professional Affairs
Robert Ignoffo, PharmD, FASHP, FCSHP, Assistant Dean for Pharmacy Student Services
Layla Yousify, PharmD, Pharmacy Student Development Specialist
Lucinda Chan, PharmD, Director of Experiential Education
Keith Yoshizuka, PharmD, JD, MBA, Assistant Dean of Administration
Staff
Janice Cabahug, Administrative Assistant for Experiential Education
Bridget Canfield, Coordinator of Assessment Data
Alisa Danyeur, Executive Assistant and Curriculum Support Manager
Anne Davis, Administrative Coordinator
Richard Hornstein, Curriculum Support Specialist
Nalleli Ramirez, Administrative Assistant for Experiential Education
Pharmacy Practice Faculty
Hamid Ameli, PharmD, Instructor
Linda Banares, PharmD, BCACP, Assistant Professor
Laura Baumgartner, PharmD, Assistant Professor
Monica Bidwal, Pharm D, Assistant Professor
Chad Bradford, PharmD, Assistant Professor
William Dager, PharmD, BCPS, Professor
Monica Donnelley, PharmD, BCPS, Assistant Professor
Shadi Doroudgar, PharmD, BCPS, CGP, Assistant Professor
Jeremiah Duby, PharmD, BCPS, Assistant Professor
Mark Gloudeman, PharmD, CDE, Assistant Professor
Jerry Gonzales, PharmD, Assistant Professor
Robert Ignoffo, PharmD, FASHP, FCSHP, Professor
Eric Ip, PharmD, BCPS, CSCS, CDE, Chair/Associate Professor
Tristan Lindfelt, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, Assistant Professor
Kajua Lor, PharmD, BCACP, Assistant Professor
Victor Monrreal, Jr., PharmD, Assistant Professor
Adrian Palisoc, PharmD, Assistant Professor
Paul Perry, MS Pharm, PhD, BCPP, Professor
Debra Sasaki-Hill, PharmD, Associate Dean for Clinical & Professional Affairs/Assistant Prof
Robert Schoenhaus, PharmD, Associate Professor
Terrill Tang, MS, PharmD, BCPS, Assistant Professor
Kelan Thomas, PharmD, MS, BCPS, BCPP, Assistant Professor
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Biological & Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty
Nathalie Bergeron, RDt, PhD, Professor
H. Michael Ellerby, PhD, Chair / Professor
David Evans, BSc Pharm, PhD, Professor
Paul Goldsmith, PhD, Associate Dean Academic Affairs & Research / Professor
Susan Heimer, PhD, Assistant Professor
Kevin Ita, MSc Pharm, PhD, Associate Professor
Daniel Keppler, PhD, Associate Professor
Shengquan Liu, BS Pharm, PhD, Assistant Professor
Ingrid Lopes, DO, Associate Professor
Maggie Louie, PhD, Associate Professor
David Madden, PhD, Assistant Professor
Gordon McCarter, PhD, Associate Professor
Alison McCormick, PhD, Professor
Karl Meszaros, MD, PhD, Professor
Shona Mookerjee, PhD, Assistant Professor
Vanishree Rajagopalan, PhD, Assistant Professor
Social, Behavioral & Administrative Sciences
John Inciardi, PharmD, Adjunct Professor
Katherine Knapp, PhD, Professor / Dean Emeritus
Debbie Lu, PharmD, Assistant Professor
Bijal Shah, PharmD, Associate Professor
Patricia Shane, PhD, Associate Professor
Layla Yousify, PharmD, Assistant Professor
Junhua Yu, PhD, Assistant Professor
Experiential Faculty
Larry Cacace, PharmD, Assistant Professor
Lucinda Chan, PharmD, Assistant Professor
Brigette Lofholm, PharmD, Assistant Professor
Adrian Wong, PharmD, Assistant Professor
Terri Wong, PharmD, Assistant Professor / Curricular Support
Contact Information
Contact information for TUC COP Faculty & Staff is available at http://tu.edu > Faculty & Staff
Program Learning Outcomes
PharmD Program Student Learning Outcomes
Professional pharmacist competencies that must be achieved by graduates through the professional
degree program curriculum are the ability to:
1. Provide patient care in cooperation with patients, prescribers, and other members of an
interprofessional health care team based upon sound therapeutic principles and evidence-based
data, taking into account relevant legal, ethical, social, cultural, economic, and professional
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issues, emerging technologies, and evolving biomedical, pharmaceutical, social/behavioral/
administrative, and clinical sciences that may impact therapeutic outcomes.
2. Manage and use resources of the health care system, in cooperation with patients, prescribers,
other health care providers, and administrative and supportive personnel, to promote health; to
provide, assess, and coordinate safe, accurate, and time-sensitive medication distribution; and to
improve therapeutic outcomes of medication use.
3. Promote health improvement, wellness, and disease prevention in cooperation with patients,
communities, at-risk populations, and other members of an interprofessional team of health care
providers.
These professional competencies must be used to guide the development of stated student learning
outcome expectations for the curriculum. To anticipate future professional competencies, outcome
statements must incorporate the development of the skills necessary to become self-directed lifelong
learners.
More specifically, the PharmD Program should prepare students for these professional competencies and
outcomes:
1. Communicate with health care providers
2. Communicate with patients and caregivers.
3. Gather and use specific information (e.g., patient histories, medical records) to identify patient
medication-related problems.
4. Develop a patient care plan to manage each medication-related problem.
5. Work with the health care team to implement the patient care plan.
6. Document pharmaceutical care activities.
7. Interpret epidemiologic data relevant to specific diseases and their management.
8. Interpret economic data relevant to treatment of disease.
9. Manage the system of medication use to affect patients.
10. Identify and use risk reduction strategies to minimize medication errors.
11. Provide patient care in accordance with legal, ethical, social, economic, and professional
guidelines.
12. Work with other stakeholders (e.g., patients and other health professionals) to engender a team
approach to assure appropriate use of health care resources in providing patient care.
13. Interpret and apply drug use policy and health policy.
14. Work with other stakeholders (e.g., patients and other health professionals) to identify and
resolve problems related to medication use.
15. Promote wellness and disease prevention services.
16. Practice pharmacy in interprofessional and collaborative practice settings.
17. Search the health sciences literature.
18. Evaluate the health sciences literature.
19. Reflect critically on personal skills and actions and make plans to improve when necessary.
20. Accept and respond to constructive feedback.
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Program Learning Outcomes (cont.)
MSMHS-COP Program Student Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate the ability to critically assess the scientific literature.
2. Engage in and conduct original research.
3. Design and implement research experiments to critically test hypotheses in pharmaceutical
sciences and health outcomes.
4. Demonstrate the ability to present scientific data.
5. Develop strong verbal and written communication skills.
6. Behave in a professional and ethical manner.
Residency Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome R1: Manage and improve the medication-use process.
Goal R1.1: Identify opportunities for improvement of the organization’s medication-use system.
Goal R1.2: Design and implement quality improvement changes to the organization’s medicationuse system.
Goal R1.3: Prepare and dispense medications following existing standards of practice and the
organization’s policies and procedures.
Goal R1.4: Demonstrate ownership of and responsibility for the welfare of the patient by
performing all necessary aspects of the medication-use system.
Goal R1.5: Provide concise, applicable, comprehensive, and timely responses to requests for drug
information from patients and health care providers.
Outcome R2: Provide evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy management with
interdisciplinary teams.
Goal R2.1: As appropriate, establish collaborative professional relationships with members of the
health care team.
Goal R2.2: Place practice priority on the delivery of patient-centered care to patients.
Goal R2.3: As appropriate, establish collaborative professional pharmacist-patient relationships.
Goal R2.4: Collect and analyze patient information.
Goal R2.5: When necessary, make and follow up on patient referrals.
Goal R2.6: Design evidence-based therapeutic regimens.
Goal R2.7: Design evidence-based monitoring plans.
Goal R2.8: Recommend or communicate regimens and monitoring plans.
Goal R2.9: Implement regimens and monitoring plans.
Goal R2.10: Evaluate patients’ progress and redesign regimens and monitoring plans.
Goal R2.11: Communicate ongoing patient information.
Goal R2.12: Document direct patient care activities appropriately.
Outcome R3: Exercise leadership and practice management skills.
Goal R3.1: Exhibit essential personal skills of a practice leader.
Goal R3.2: Contribute to departmental leadership and management activities.
Goal R3.3: Exercise practice leadership.
Outcome R4: Demonstrate project management skills.
Goal R4.1: Conduct a practice-related project using effective project management skills.
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Outcome R5: Provide medication and practice-related education/training.
Goal R5.1 Provide effective medication and practice-related education, training, or counseling to
patients, caregivers, health care professionals, and the public.
Outcome R6: Utilize medical informatics.
Goal R6.1: Use information technology to make decisions and reduce error.
Outcome E1: Conduct pharmacy practice research.
Goal E1.1: Design, execute, and report results of investigations of pharmacy practice-related issues.
Goal E1.2 Participate in clinical, humanistic and economic outcomes analyses.
Outcome E7: Demonstrate additional competencies that contribute to working successfully in the health care
environment.
Goal E7.1: Use approaches in all communications that display sensitivity to the cultural and
personal characteristics of patients, caregivers, and health care colleagues.
Goal E7.2: Communicate effectively.
Goal E7.4: Manage time effectively to fulfill practice responsibilities.
Goal E7.5: Make effective use of available software and information systems.
Curriculum Information
College of Pharmacy course information can be found at the following url for the Master of Science
Medical Health Sciences COP program: http://cop.tu.edu/programs_degrees/msmhs-curriculum.html
College of Pharmacy course information can be found at the following url for the Doctor of Pharmacy
program: http://cop.tu.edu/_resources/documents/catalog.pdf
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APPENDIX A:
ACCESS TO AND DISCLOSURE OF EDUCATIONAL RECORDS MAINTAINED BY TOURO
UNIVERSITY
In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA, formerly known as
the Buckley Amendment), the following represent guidelines for access to and disclosure of educational
records maintained for students who are or have been in attendance at Touro University.
Touro University California annually informs all students of their educational records privacy choices.
FERPA was enacted to protect the privacy and educational rights with respect to student education
records.
I. Definitions
As used herein:
1. “University” means Touro University
2. ”Directory Information” at Touro University California is designated as the following
information relating to a student: The student’s name, address (permanent and present),
telephone number, undergraduate institution attended and degree, class level, home state, dates
of attendance, tu.edu email address the most recent previous educational institution attended
majors, degree(s), honors and awards received photos, classification, club memberships, dates
of enrollment, current student status, residency matches, degree(s) conferred, dates of conferral,
and graduation distinctions and other similar information.
3. “Disclosure” means permitting access to or the release, transfer or other communication of
education records of the student or the personally identifiable information contained therein,
orally or in writing or by electronic means, or by any other means to any party.
4. “Education Records” means those records which are directly related to a student and are
maintained by the university, or by a party acting for the university, as a part of its official
records of a student’s university work. The term does not include:
a. Records of instructional, supervisory and administrative personnel and educational
personnel ancillary thereto, which are in the sole possession of the maker thereof
and are not accessible or revealed to any other individual except a substitute (for
the purpose of this definition, a “substitute” means an individual who performs on
a temporary basis the duties of the individual who makes the record, and does not
refer to an individual who permanently succeeds the maker of the record in his or her
position);
b. Records of a law enforcement unit of the university which are maintained apart from
educational records solely for law enforcement purposes and are not disclosed to
individuals other than law enforcement officials of the same jurisdiction;
c. Records relating to an individual who is employed by the university which are made
and maintained in the normal course of business, relate exclusively to the individual
in that individual’s capacity as an employee, and are not for use for any purpose (this
sub-paragraph does not apply to records relating to any individual in attendance at the
university who is employed as a result of his or her status as a student);
d. Personal health records of a student, which are created or maintained by a professional
acting in his or her professional capacity, used only in connection with the provision of
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treatment to a student, and not disclosed to anyone other than individuals providing
the treatment (provided that the records can be personally reviewed by a physician or
other appropriate professional of the student’s choice); and
e. Alumni records compiled after graduation.
5. “Personally identifiable” means that the data or information includes:
a. The name of a student, the student’s parent or other family member;
b. The address of the student
c. A personal identifier, such as the student’s social security number or student
identification number;
d. A list of personal characteristics which would make the student’s identity easily
traceable; or
e. Other information which would make the student’s identity easily traceable.
6. “Record” means any information or data recorded in any medium, including, but not limited to:
handwriting, digital, print, tapes, film, microfilm and microfiche.
7. “Student” means any person who has matriculated at the university and commenced classes, for
whom the university maintains education records. The term does not include an individual who
has applied for admission to but had not been in attendance at the university, nor does it include
alumni status. “Student” status terminates at the time a student ceases to attend classes and
leaves the institution.
II. Inspection and Review of Education Records
1. Education records maintained: The university maintains the following types of education
records:
a. Personal data which identifies each student enrolled in the university, including
full legal name, address, race, sex, date and place of birth, marriage status, names of
spouse, and name of parent or guardian.
b. Description of student academic status including grade level completed, grades,
standardized test scores and clinical evaluations of work competency and achievement.
c. Scores on standardized intelligence and aptitude tests.
d. Scores on standardized professional examination boards.
e. Records of extracurricular activities.
f. Health data relevant to educational assignments.
g. Systematically gathered academic and clinical evaluations.
h. Reports of disciplinary and criminal proceedings provided the reports contain only
factual information and not subjective information.
2. Retention and security of records
a. The university Registrar shall maintain all education records as well as any and all
records maintained by the central university administration, with the exception of
the disciplinary and criminal records which shall be kept separately by the Dean of
Students or designee.
b. Security of all records shall be the responsibility of the Registrar, excepting those
above-mentioned files which are the responsibility of the Dean of Students or designee.
c. With the exception of records of disciplinary and criminal proceedings, the aboveenumerated records of subsection 2.a. shall be kept for at least 6 years after the student
leaves the school. Records of disciplinary and criminal proceedings shall be reviewed
upon graduation to determine whether the record shall be maintained for professional
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certification or legally related reasons. If there is not sound legal or professional
reason for such maintenance, the records shall be destroyed upon order of the Dean of
Students or designee.
d. The Registrar shall at any time deemed appropriate, review any and all records
for which he/she shall have responsibility. Such review shall be done to eliminate
those records which no longer have meaning in determining the educational
accomplishments of the student or which are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in
violation of the privacy or other rights of the student.
3. Right to inspect and review education records
a. The university shall, permit a student who is or has been in attendance at the
institution to inspect and review the education records of that student.
This right to inspect and review includes the right to a response from the university to
reasonable requests for explanations and interpretations of the records, and the right to
obtain copies would effectively prevent a student from exercising the right to inspect
and review.
b. Students shall not be permitted to inspect and review the following records:
i. Financial records and statements of their parents or any information contained
therein.
ii. Confidential letters and confidential statements of recommendation which were
placed in the education records of a student prior to January 1, 1975, provided
that: (1) the letters and statements were solicited with a written assurance
of confidentiality or sent and retained with a documented understanding of
confidentiality, and (2) the letters and statements are used only for the purposes
for which they were specifically intended.
iii. Confidential letters and confidential statements of recommendation placed
in the education records of a student after January 1, 1975, with respect to
university admission , an application for employment, or the receipt of an honor
or honorary recognition, provided that the student has waived in writing his or
her right to inspect and review those letters and statements of recommendation.
In the event of such a waiver: (1) the applicant or student shall be, upon request,
notified of the names of all individuals providing the letters or statements; (2)
the letter or statements shall be used only for the purpose for which they are
originally intended; and (3) such waiver shall not be required by the university
as a condition of admission to or receipt of any other service or benefit.. Such a
waiver may be revoked at any time with respect to any actions occurring after
the revocation.
c. The procedure for inspection and review of records shall be as follows:
i. Students should submit to the Registrar, Dean, head of the academic
department, or other appropriate university official, a written request which
identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The university official will make
arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place the records
may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the university official to
whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the
correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
A student desiring to inspect and review his/her records shall submit a written
request directly to the person in charge of the desired records.
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ii. Such request must specify the records requested.
iii. A request to inspect the desired records will be granted within a reasonable
period of time, not exceeding 45 days after the request has been made.
iv. The student will be notified by mail as to when and where he/she may inspect
the requested records.
v. Inspection of records will be made in front of the responsible administrator or
designee.
vi. A notation will be placed in the file each time it is inspected, stating the date
of inspection, person inspecting, and reason for the inspection. In the case of
transcript transmittal, a student must submit such request in writing and a
notation shall be made on the file as to date and place sent.
d. A student may request copies of his/her education records from the official in charge of
keeping those records in accordance with the following:
i. A transcript of the student’s academic record will be made at a charge of $5.00
per copy to students. $10.00 per copy to alumni. All other records shall be
reproduced at a charge of 50 cents per page.
ii. Requests for reproduction of a transcript must be made in writing to the
University Registrar on the appropriate form to be obtained from the office of
the Registrar.
iii. Requests for reproduction of other records must be made in writing to the
appropriate official holding the desired records.
iv. All reproduction requests must be accompanied by the payment of record
reproduction charges.
v. Reproduction shall be done as soon as feasible, but not to exceed 45 days after
receipt of the request.
III.Amendment of Education Records
1. Request of education records
a. A student who believes that information contained in his/her education records is
inaccurate or misleading, or violates privacy or other rights, may request that the
records be amended.
b. Such a request shall be made in writing and submitted to the custodian of the disputed
record, who shall decide whether to amend the record in accordance with the request
within a reasonable period of time (not exceeding 45 days) of receipt of the request.
c. If the custodian of the disputed record, after consultation with the Dean of the
individual college, refuses to amend the record in accordance with the student’s
request, he/she shall immediately notify the student in writing of such refusal and
advise the student of the right to a hearing under subsection III.2 below.
2. Right to and conduct of hearing
a. If the request by a student to amend education records is denied, he/she may, in
writing submitted to the custodian of the record within 45 days after the denial, request
a hearing in order to challenge the content of the records to insure that information
therein is not inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the privacy or other
rights of the student.
b. The hearing shall be conducted before a review board composed of one member of the
faculty who has no direct interest in the outcome of the hearing, one administrator of
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the university (appointed by the COO/ Provost of the University) who has no direct
interest in the outcome of the hearing and, at the option of the student requesting the
hearing, one student representative of the SGA.
c. The hearing shall be held within a reasonable period of time (not exceeding 45 days)
after receipt of the request by the custodian of the record. The student shall be given
notice of the date, place and time of the hearing at least 21 days prior thereto.
d. The student shall have a full and fair opportunity to present all evidence relevant to the
issues, and may be assisted or represented at the hearing by an individual of his/her
choice at his/her own expense.
e. The decision of the review board shall be based solely upon evidence presented at the
hearing and shall include a summary of the evidence and reasons for the decision. The
review board shall render its decision in writing within a reasonable period of time
(not exceeding 60 days) after the conclusion of the hearing.
3. Results of hearing
If, as a result of the hearing, the university decides that the information is not inaccurate,
misleading or otherwise in violation of the privacy or other rights of the student, it
shall inform the student of the right to place in his/her education records a statement
commenting upon the information in the education records and/or setting forth any
reasons for disagreeing with the decision of the university. Any explanation placed in the
education records of the student hereunder shall be maintained by the university as part
of the education records of the student so long as the record or contested portion thereof
is maintained, and shall be disclosed to any party subsequently receiving the education
records of the student or contested portion thereof.
IV.Disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information from Education Records
1. Prior consent for disclosure required
a. Except as provided in subsection IV.2 below and except with respect to directory
information, the university shall obtain the written consent of a student before
disclosing personally identifiable information from the education records of the
student.
b. The written consent thus required shall be signed and dated by the student and shall
include: a specification of the records to be disclosed; the purpose(s) of the disclosure;
and the party or class of parties to whom the disclosure may be made.
c. Whenever a disclosure is made pursuant to the written request of a student, the
university shall, upon request, provide a copy of the disclosed record.
2. Prior consent for disclosure not required. The university may, but need not, disclose personally
identifiable information without the written consent of a student if the disclosure is:
a. To the student himself/herself, or to anyone who has the written permission of the
student.
b. To university officials, including the heads of administrative departments as well
as faculty members having classroom or advisory responsibility to the student,
provided that such officials have legitimate educational interests in the information.
For purposes hereof, “legitimate educational interest” shall mean any interest of those
officials directly related to the performance of their duties, but shall not include any
interest having as its principal source the personal prejudice of any such official.
c. To authorized representatives of: The Comptroller General of the United States; the
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Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare; the U.S. Commissioner of Education; the
Director of the National Institute of Education, or the Assistant Secretary for Education;
State educational authorities. It is provided that any such disclosures shall be only
for use in connection with the audit and evaluation of federally supported education
programs, or in legal requirements relating to such programs. When the collection
of personally identifiable information is specifically authorized by federal law, any
data collected by officials hereunder shall be protected in a manner which will not
permit the personal identification of the student by other than those officials, and the
personally identifiable data shall be destroyed when no longer need for such audit,
evaluation or enforcement of or compliance with federal legal requirements.
d. In connection with financial aid for which a student has applied or which student has
received, provided that personally identifiable information from the education records
of a student will be disclosed only as may be necessary to: determine eligibility for
financial aid; determine the amount of financial aid; determine the conditions which
will be imposed regarding the financial aid; or to enforce the terms or conditions of the
financial aid.
e. To state and local officials or authorities to whom information is specifically required to
be reported or disclosed pursuant to state statute adopted prior to November 19, 1974.
f. To organizations conducting studies for, or on behalf of, educational agencies or
institutions for the purpose of developing, validating, or administering predictive tests,
administering student aid programs and improving instruction. It is provided that the
studies are conducted in a manner which will not permit the personal identification
of students by individuals other than representatives of the organization and the
information will be destroyed when no longer need for the purposes for which the
study was conducted.
g. To accrediting organizations in order to carry out their accrediting functions.
h. To parents of a dependent student, as defined in section 152 of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1954.
i. To comply with a judicial order or a lawfully issued subpoena, in which event the
student will be notified in advance of compliance, if feasible, of the order or subpoena,
the compliance date and of the university’s intention to comply.
j. To appropriate parties in a health or safety emergency, when the information is
necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other individuals, based
upon the following factors: the seriousness of the threat to the health or safety of the
student or other individuals; the need for the information to meet the emergency;
whether the parties to whom the information is disclosed are in a position to deal
with the emergency; and the extent to which time is of the essence in dealing with the
emergency.
3. Record of disclosures
a. The university shall maintain a record, kept with the education records of its students,
of each request for and disclosure of personally identifiable information from the
education records of its students. Such record shall indicate the parties who have
requested or obtained personally identifiable information, and the legitimate interests
these parties had in requesting or obtaining the information.
b. Subparagraph IV.3.a above shall not apply to: disclosures to a student; disclosures
pursuant to a written consent of a student when the consent is specific with respect
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to the party or parties to whom the disclosure is to be made; disclosures to university
officials under subsection IV.2.b above; or disclosures of directory information under
subsection IV.5 below.
c. The record of disclosures may be inspected by: the student; the university official
responsible for custody of the records; and the parties authorized in, and under
conditions set forth in subsection IV.2 above, for the purpose of auditing the recordkeeping procedures of the university.
4. Limitation on re-disclosure
a. The university will disclose personally identifiable information from the education
records of a student only on condition that the party to whom the information is
disclosed will not disclose the information to any party without the prior written
consent of the student, except that such information disclosed to an institution, agency
or organization may be used by its officers, employees and agents for the purposes of
which the disclosure was made.
b. Notwithstanding subparagraph IV.4.a above, the university may disclose personally
identifiable information under subsection IV.2 above with the understanding that the
information will or may be re-disclosed to other parties under that section, provided
that the record keeping requirements of subsection IV.3 above are met with respect to
each of those parties.
c. Except for the disclosure of directory information under subsection IV.5 below, the
university will inform the party to whom a disclosure is made of the requirement of
subparagraph IV.4.a above.
5. Disclosure of directory information
a. The university may disclose personally identifiable information from the education
records of a student who is in attendance at the institution if that information consists
of “Directory information” as defined in subsection I.2 above. It is provided, however,
that any student may refuse to permit the designation of any such information
with respect to him/her as directory information by serving written notice to that
effect on the university’s Registrar within 30 days after the commencement of any
academic year. Touro University will honor a student’s request to withhold Directory
Information until notified otherwise by the student in writing. Students should
consider carefully the consequences of any decision to withhold such Directory
Information. Should a student decide to direct Touro University California not to
release any of this information; any request for such information will be refused. The
signed request must be received in the office of Registrar at the start of a new academic
year. This authorization is valid until a written request to rescind is received by the
Office of the Registrar. Please note - if registrar staff has not received a request to
rescind this hold at the time of student graduation, the student’s name will not appear
in the commencement program. It is the student’s responsibility to request that the
hold be removed for inclusion in commencement publications and media notifications.
b. The university may disclose directory information from the education records of an
individual who is no longer in attendance at the university without following any
procedures under subparagraph IV.5.a above.
V.V. Annual Notification of Rights
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1. Notice requirement. The university shall give students in attendance at the institution annual
notice of the following:
a. Their rights under the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA),
regulations promulgated there under, and the policies of the university adopted herein;
b. The location where copies of these Guidelines may be obtained; and
c. The right to file complaints concerning alleged failures by the university to comply
with the requirements of FERPA and regulations promulgated there under, with The
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office (FERPA), Department of Health,
Education and Welfare, 330 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20201.
2. Form of notice. The notice required under subparagraph V.1 above shall be given annually and
shall be published in the university catalog, Please see the Registrar website for this information:
http://studentservices.tu.edu/registrar/privacynotice.html
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Drug Free Workplace
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
The following Drug-Free Workplace Policy is to notify all students that pursuant to the Federal DrugFree Workplace Act of 1988 (Public Law 101-690) and California Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990, Touro
University California prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of
a controlled substance in the workplace, on school property, or as part of any school activity.
In order to enforce this policy, the university reserves the right to conduct searches of university property,
student, or employees and/or their personal property, and to implement other measures necessary to
deter and detect abuse of this policy.
The illegal use or abuse of drugs which impair a student’s ability to perform academically, or disrupts
others in the performance of their work or academic endeavors is strictly prohibited. The unlawful sale,
manufacture, possession, distribution or use of controlled substances on the university’s campuses is
strictly prohibited. Students convicted of any criminal drug violation are required to notify the university
within five days of the conviction. The university may then report this conviction to the appropriate
agencies.
Any student who is using prescription or over-the-counter drugs that may impair their ability to safely
perform their academic duties, or affect the safety or well-being of others, must notify the Director of
Student Health. The student needs not disclose the condition(s) for which the drugs are being used.
Following the required disclosure, the university will determine whether reasonable accommodations can
be made which would allow the student to perform his or her duties safely.
Any student who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal
from his/her program of study.
The university will encourage and reasonably accommodate students with alcohol or drug dependencies
to seek treatment and/or rehabilitation. Students may consult with Counseling Services for referral
information. The university is not obligated, however, to retain any student who’s academic or
professionalism performance is impaired because of drug or alcohol use, nor is the university obligated
to re-admit any person who has participated in treatment and/or rehabilitation if that student’s
performance remains impaired as a result of dependency. Students who are given the opportunity
to seek treatment and/or rehabilitation, but fail to successfully overcome their dependency, will not
automatically receive a second opportunity to seek treatment and/or rehabilitation.
Students are required to certify each year that they have received, read, and understand the Touro
University Drug Free Work Place policy in addition to the Student Catalog. Students agree to comply
with the policy and are notified that failure to comply could result in disciplinary action, up to and
including dismissal.
Drug Conviction Notification and Imposed Sanctions:
1. Any student must notify Touro University California of any criminal drug statute conviction for
a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after such a conviction.
2. Within 30 days after receiving notice of a student conviction, Touro University California will
impose corrective measures on the student convicted of drug abuse violations in the workplace
by:
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a. Taking appropriate action against the student up to and including expulsion or referral
for prosecution and/or
b. Requiring such student to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a federal, state of local health,
law enforcement, or other appropriate agency.
Health Risks
The abuse of narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, or alcohol can cause serious detriment to a
person’s health. The health risks associated with the misuse of the previously mentioned drugs vary but
include, and are not limited to: convulsions, coma, paralysis, irreversible brain damage, tremors, fatigue,
paranoia, insomnia, and possible death. Drug and alcohol abuse is extremely harmful to a person’s
health, interferes with productivity and alertness, and attending classes/rotations while under the
influence of drugs or alcohol could be a danger to the student under the influence, fellow students, and to
patients/clients under the student’s care. See the web-site under Drug Free Workplace for information on
specific damage and symptoms related to drug usage.
Laws Relating to Drug Violations
Attached is a list of violation codes associated with the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing,
possession or use of any controlled substance. Any student violating any of the described laws of
the Health and Safety Code or the Business and Professional Code could be subject to fines and
imprisonment.
Rehabilitation
Touro University California will reasonably accommodate any student who volunteers to enter an
alcohol or drug rehabilitation program, provided the reasonable accommodation does not impose undue
hardship on Touro University California. Reasonable accommodation could include a Medical Leave
of Absence. However, Touro University California is not obligated to offer an accommodation for any
student who has violated any University policy that in Touro University California’s sole discretion
merits termination of the relationship before asking for assistance. Touro University California will take
reasonable measures to safeguard the privacy of the student concerning enrollment in an alcohol or drug
rehabilitation program. If student enters into a state approved rehabilitation program, he/she shall sign
an agreement with Touro University California, which will include the following:
1. Enroll in and complete a University approved rehabilitation program at the student’s expense.
2. Execute the appropriate release of medical information forms to the University in order to
monitor the compliance with the rehabilitation program.
3. Ensure the treatment facility provides the University with the necessary documentation to
establish compliance.
4. Abstain from any illegal drug misconduct.
5. Acknowledge that any future violation of Touro University California drug prohibitions shall
result in immediate dismissal.
6. Failure to comply with any provision of the agreement shall result in immediate dismissal.
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Where can students go for help?
• Call or visit the university Student Health Center.
• Drug Screening
• Drug Abuse & Addiction Information & Treatment Centers is available online from the SHC
website.
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Responsible Alcohol Use
RESPONSIBLE ALCOHOL USE AND CONSUMPTION POLICY
As a general policy, Touro University – California discourages the possession, consumption, or
transportation of alcoholic beverages on its campus. The University will not authorize the use of
general student fees or other funds collected and administered by any University office or agency for
the purchase, supply, or serving of any alcoholic beverage or to partially or totally support events where
alcoholic beverages are served or provided to student participants as part of the event. However, on
certain special occasions, alcohol may be permitted. Students should contact the Director of Student
Activities to discuss their event and the use of alcohol. This alcohol policy provides clear and consistent
guidelines for the application of standards and expectations for the serving and consumption of alcoholic
beverages by students on the Touro University California campus.
All members of the campus community have a stake in ensuring that alcohol is used only in a responsible
manner. This policy focuses on alcohol use in moderation by persons twenty-one (21) and over and
addresses legal liabilities. Alcohol abuse, including but not limited to binge drinking or drunk driving,
by anyone will not be tolerated. The goal of this policy is to ensure that alcohol use at Touro University
approved events meets the following guidelines:
1. Alcohol use is not the primary focus of the activity and the success of the event is not dependent
upon the serving of alcohol.
2. Members of the campus community and our guests are expected to make informed decisions
and to act responsibly regarding the use of alcoholic beverages.
3. Individuals using alcohol in campus facilities are subject to campus policy, federal, state, and
city laws.
4. Choosing not to drink alcohol is as socially acceptable as choosing to drink alcohol.
5. Excessive drinking or drunkenness is not acceptable.
6. Intoxication is no excuse for misconduct or infringing upon the rights and safety of others.
In every instance where alcohol use is permitted, the individual user and organization sponsoring the
event assume responsibility for compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws, this policy and
other Touro University regulations. The organization sponsoring an event where alcohol is served may
be held liable when a person consuming alcohol at that event is involved in an accident resulting in any
loss, including but not limited to property damage or personal injury.
Approval Policy
To receive University approval to serve alcohol at a Touro University sanctioned event the sponsoring
organization must provide for the following:
1. The sponsoring organization will work with Touro University Student Services to:
a. Obtain Liquor Liability Insurance that includes Touro University and the City of
Vallejo as additional insured’s.
b. Complete an Alcohol Beverage Control Application
c. Create an invitation and facility floor plan of the event site.
2. Create a written ID Check Policy
3. Complete a Responsible Alcohol Use Agreement signed by at least two (2) members of the
sponsoring organization agreeing to the following:
a. Access to the event will be limited to invited participants and their guests.
b. Alcoholic beverages will only be served to persons who are at least twenty-one (21)
years of age.
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c. Food must be available throughout the time alcohol is served.
d. Non-alcoholic beverages must be as readily available as alcoholic beverages.
e. An event at which alcohol is to be served must be sponsored by a unit, department,
university recognized faculty/or staff organization, or university recognized student
group in good standing unless the facility is leased to an outside entity.
f. Participants or their guests will not be allowed to bring in alcoholic beverages to any
event.
g. University recognized student groups or organizations in good standing may have
alcohol available at events only when the Dean of Students or his/her designee has
also granted permission.
h. Servers must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. They must be informed of
vicarious liability and their responsibilities for serving visibly intoxicated persons
4. Submit the signed Responsible Alcohol Use Policy and a copy of the Certificate of Insurance to
the Associate Dean for Student Services. The Associate Dean of Student Services will issue a
letter of approval on Touro University letterhead for the event
5. Bring all of the above to the Provost for his/her signature on the Alcohol Beverage Control
application.
6. Continue working with Touro University Student Services to obtain Vallejo Police approval and
a Day License from Alcohol Beverage Control.
7. Once a Day License has been granted by Alcohol Beverage Control, a copy must be provided to
the Associate Dean of Student Services and should be posted at the event.
Students are encouraged to start this process at least one month prior to the event. No alcohol may be
served at any event sponsored by a Touro University Student Organization unless all of the above have
been completed and copies of all required documentation have been received in the office of the Associate
Dean for Student Services not later than two (2) weeks prior to the planned event.
Obtaining an Alcohol Permit and Insurance for Approved University Events
1. The permit must be completed as early as possible! It should be at least one month prior to the
event. The Police Department may hold the permit as long as 2 weeks. The ABC District Office
“requires” 10 days in advance. Sometimes the timeframe is less, but it is better to get this done
early.
2. The Liquor Liability Insurance applies to events held on campus. If you plan on having an event
off – campus, you must obtain an additional location event insurance.
3. Alert Student Affairs
a. Email Dr. Binkerd and explain to him why you need an alcohol permit
b. Obtain the Responsible Alcohol Use Form & the Responsible Alcohol Use Policy Form
4. Print out the Alcohol & Beverage Control Form (ABC-221 Form)
a. Go to: http://www.abc.ca.gov/forms/PDFlist.html
b. Click Special Daily License/Event Permit Applications and click continue
c. Download ABC – 221 form
d. Fill it out
5. Bring form to Vallejo Police Department
a. There is a fee for having them sign it. The fee is $27. SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Confirm
with the Police Department. The easiest thing to do is probably get a money order.
b. They will ask you to fill out another piece of paper. They will ask for an approximate
count of guests.
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c. 111 Amador Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 648-4321
d. If for some reason, they tell you that they don’t give permits to schools, ask them to
check their records because we have done this many times.
6. Buy Liquor Liability Insurance
a. Go to: www.privateeventinsurance.com/jump.jsf
b. Click on California and continue
c. Choose “A business or organization”
d. Choose “Fundraising Dinner” or whatever sounds similar to your event
e. Date **/**/**, and US
f. “NO” to all of the questions.
g. Coverage: $500,000
h. Will alcohol be served: “YES”
i. Will there be a licensed caterer: “YES”
j. ***MAKE SURE YOU PUT ALL NAMES ON THE FORM (As Additional Insured)***
i. Touro University
k. Price is around $223- $239
7. Print out the Certificate Holder and the first page of the Policy
8. Bring to the Provost to sign (must do this before you go to Lennar)
a. Dr. Marilyn Hopkins is the Provost.
b. Email [email protected] to make arrangements to meet with or drop off papers for
Dr. Hopkins.
9. Bring to ABC District Office in Oakland
a. Must have a money order for $25. $50 for beer & wine. SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
b. 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 622-4970
c. [email protected]
d. Please look at their hours and closure dates. They are closed during the weekends and
major holidays as well as the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, Friday of each month. THIS IS ALL
SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
e. Be prepared to pay for parking in parking structure, which is right across the street.
f. If for some reason, they tell you that they don’t give permits to schools, ask them to
check their records because we have done this many times.
10. Now that the Police Department knows that there is an event that will be serving alcohol, MAKE
SURE, you emphasize the importance of designated drivers for those who will be drinking.
11. Security will be required for all events on campus that serve alcohol. Contact Facilities to make
arrangements.
12. All Facility, Food and IT needs need to be requested separately through Facility, Food and IT
Requests forms 30 days in advance of your event.
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EXAMPLE: Responsible Alcohol Use Agreement Form
EVENT:
Event Date:
The possession, consumption, or transportation of alcoholic beverages on the Touro University California campus or in campus-owned facilities, except within the confines of a student’s personal
residential space, provided that that student is at least 21 years of age, is generally prohibited as a matter
of institutional policy. However, it may be permitted on special occasions, approved by the Dean of
Students.
All members of the campus community have a stake in ensuring that alcohol is used only in a responsible
manner. This policy focuses on alcohol use in moderation by persons twenty-one years of age and over
and addresses legal liabilities. Alcohol abuse, including binge drinking or drunk driving, by anyone will
not be tolerated.
This alcohol policy is intended to provide clear and consistent guidelines for the application of standards
and expectations for the serving and consumption of alcoholic beverages on campus and in Touro
University - California facilities. The goal of this policy is to ensure that alcohol use at events meets the
following criteria:
Alcohol use is not the primary focus of the activity and the success of the event is not dependent upon the
serving of alcohol.
1. Members of the campus community and our guests are expected to make informed decisions
and to act responsibly regarding the use of alcoholic beverages.
2. Individuals using alcohol in campus facilities are subject to campus policy and federal and state
laws.
3. Choosing not to drink alcohol is as socially acceptable as choosing to drink alcohol.
4. Excessive drinking or drunkenness is not condoned.
5. Intoxication is no excuse for misconduct or infringing upon the rights of others.
In every instance where alcohol use is permitted, the individual user and organization sponsoring the
event assume responsibility for compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, this policy, and
other university regulations.
The use of alcohol in campus facilities is a risk management concern for personal safety and for negative
publicity that results in an adverse impact to a program or to the university’s public image.
Individuals, organizations, and campus departments need to be particularly aware of recent court rulings
on the issue of vicarious liability. The sponsoring party of an event where alcohol is served can be held
liable when a person consuming alcohol at that event is involved in an accident resulting in personal
injury or death.
A. Access to the event is restricted to invited participants.
B. Identification must be checked as needed to ensure that no participant under 21 years of age is
offered or served an alcoholic beverage.
C. Food must be available throughout the time alcohol is served.
D. Non-alcoholic beverages must be as readily available as alcoholic beverages.
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E. An event at which alcohol is to be served must be sponsored by a unit, department, universityrecognized faculty/staff organization, or university-recognized student group in good standing
unless the facility is leased to an outside entity. Attendance by the Person In Charge is required
during the entire period of the event.
F. Guests will not be allowed to bring alcoholic beverages to any event.
G. University-recognized student groups or organizations in good standing may have alcohol
available at events only when the Dean of Students or his/her designee has also granted
permission.
Server Responsibility
Servers must be 21 years of age or older. Servers who are students must have a supervisor (or the Person
in Charge) available who can assist them as needed in determining age verification and whether or not
someone has had too much to drink.
Servers must be informed by the Person in Charge about the provisions of vicarious liability and what
their responsibility is if they serve alcohol to someone who is visibly intoxicated and that person then
hurts himself/herself or another person. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Act defines intoxicated as
follows:
A customer is obviously intoxicated when an average person can plainly observe that the patron is
intoxicated. The usual tests are staggering, alcoholic breath, dilated pupils of the eyes, slurred speech,
poor muscular coordination, etc. (Section 25602).
We, the undersigned, make this written commitment to uphold Touro University – California’s
Responsible Alcohol Use and Consumption Policy (there must be at least two registered students’
signatures for an alcohol-related event to be approved)(there must be at least one designated Person In
Charge):
Sponsoring Organization:
Printed Name: Title:
Signature
Printed Name: Title:
Signature
Person(s) In Charge
Printed Name: Title:
Signature
Printed Name: Title:
Signature
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Student Conduct Code
STUDENT CONDUCT CODE
The following bylaws and regulations are promulgated to augment and support the Cole of
Responsibilities and Rights of the Students of TUC.
Student Concerns and Grievances
It is recognized that from time to time students will encounter situations or develop concerns while
pursuing professional degree programs. These may affect relationships with fellow students, faculty, staff
and/or administration. Any issue concerning student conduct will be resolved by one of two methods:
(1) an informal method utilizing the Office of Student Services or (2) a formal method of resolution. The
informal method of resolution will be initially used for all cases unless the Associate Dean of Student
Services believes that the incident is severe enough initially to warrant a formal hearing.
Conduct Violations
The following acts are considered to be a violation of acceptable student conduct. (Please
refer to section on Student Academic Ethics for additional conduct violations):
• Cheating: Unauthorized use of a text, notes or other aids during an exam, copying the work of
another student, or obtaining and using a copy of an examination advance of its administration
• Plagiarism: Presenting as one’s own the work of another without proper acknowledgment;
deceitful practice – utilizing a substitute or acting as a substitute in any academic evaluation, or
knowingly permitting one’s work to be submitted by another person without the instructor’s
authorization
• Unauthorized collaboration: Working together on an exam, project, or report when expressly
prohibited from doing so by an instructor
• Knowingly furnishing false information to the university
• Forgery, alteration or misuse of university documents, records, identification, etc.
• Malicious obstruction or disruption of teaching, research or administrative operational
procedures
• Physical abuse of any person on university property or conduct which threatens or endangers the
health or safety of any person
• Theft of, or damage to, property of a member of the university on campus, or theft of, or damage
to, property of Touro University.
• Neglect of clinical and/or hospital duties
• Neglect of patient’s rights
• Misuse of pharmaceutical privileges
• Drug abuse – being under the influence of substances of abuse, including alcohol, during class,
laboratory, externship, clerkship or any other situation under the jurisdiction of the university in
which professional conduct is expected or required
• Possession or use of firearms, ammunition or explosive devices or materials on campus
• Violations of any campus rules or regulations
• Violation of the confidentiality of any medical, personal, financial or business information
obtained through the student’s educational activities in any academic or professional practice
setting
• Behavior inconsistent with the qualities and ethics described for professionals within the chosen
fields
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• Engaging in the synthesis, manufacture, theft, sale or use of a controlled substance for unlawful
purposes, or assisting any individual or group in accomplishing this end
Informal Method of Resolution
The informal method for the resolution of student conduct issue is the responsibility of the Associate
Dean of Student Services. The Associate Dean of Student Services will hear all violations of the Code
of Responsibilities and Rights of the Students as it relates to the informal method of resolution. The
Associate Dean of Student Services reserves the discretion to refer any violation of the Code to the Formal
Method of Resolution.
1. Upon written notification that a violation of the Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities has
taken place the Associate Dean of Student Services will contact the student involved to request
an appointment to discuss the alleged violation.
2. After investigating the incident and meeting with the student, the Associate Dean of Student
Services will render a decision within five (5) school days, in writing, of the disposition of the
violation and, if applicable, inform the students of the disciplinary action.
3. Should a student accept the decision of the Associate Dean of Student Services the disciplinary
action will be effective immediately.
4. If the student does not accept the decision of the Associate Dean of Student Services, a formal
hearing procedure will be implemented.
Formal Method of Resolution
Touro University, in an effort to differentiate between student discipline and evaluation of student
academic and professional competency, has developed the following Formal Method of Resolution to
deal with disciplinary infractions of the Code of Responsibilities and Rights of the Students. This formal
method of resolution is designed so that a student may have the opportunity to be fairly and justly
treated when his/her personal conduct is in question. This section does not apply to matters of academic
performance, which are dealt with by appropriate Student Promotion committee.
Procedures for Formal Resolution – Conduct Infractions
To institute proceedings to examine any student act allegedly violating acceptable student conduct, the
following procedures shall be followed:
1. Nature of the act and related circumstances are to be reported in written detail and submitted to:
a. the involved student, and
b. the Associate Dean of Student Services
2. The written statement must include the name of the involved student, the name and status of
the reporting person, and the nature of the alleged act. The written statement must be sent to
the involved student by registered or certified mail or delivered in person. Should a student so
involved refuse or fail to accept delivery of the statement after a bona fide attempt is made to
deliver, the requirement of notification will be considered to have been met.
3. Should a student action be of such a nature that it is felt that he or she must be relieved of this/
her right to attend Touro University, the student may be temporarily suspended from the college
on recommendation of the Associate Dean of Student Services. Any temporary suspension may
continue until such a time as:
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a. the issue in dispute is resolved, or
b. the formal hearing process is completed
4. The student, after being notified of an allegation, will meet with the Associate Dean of Student
Services.
5. The Associate Dean of Student Services shall arrange a hearing which is to take place no earlier
than three calendar days and no later than ten calendar days after the decision to proceed with
the formal method has been reached.
6. The hearing shall take place before a hearing committee composed of:
a. two regular faculty or administrative members and one alternate regular faculty or administrative member appointed by the applicable college Dean an
b. two student committee members and one alternate student committee member
appointed by the SGA President. The hearing body shall be chaired by an independent,
nonvoting student moderator appointed by the applicable SGA President. Committee
members are to serve for the term of one academic year. Prior involvement in some
aspects of the issue under study by a hearing committee member shall not bar a
committee member from serving on the committee. However, a committee member
will be disqualified if he/she has participated in filing the charge under review.
7. All persons involved in a hearing shall be given adequate written notice of all hearing dates,
times and places. Such notice will be given at least 36 hours prior to any hearing unless waived
by the parties involved.
8. Postponements of committee meetings may be made by the interested parties. The student may
be granted a postponement if information or pertinent interested parties cannot for good cause
be present at the time set. Any postponement may not extend beyond a three-month period
except in the case of a student who has been temporarily suspended, where a postponement will
be limited to a 48-hour period. Should an extension beyond the 48-hour period be needed, the
suspension itself shall be reevaluated.
9. The student charged and the person making the charges will be accorded the following rights:
a. to review all information to be presented to the hearing committee. The length of time
for review shall be reasonable as determined by the hearing committee moderator.
b. to challenge the seating of one hearing committee member. Any challenge must be
made at least 36 hours in advance. The challenged member may rebut the challenge
and ask for a decision as to his service from the other members of the committee.
c. to present fully all aspects of the issue before the hearing committee.
d. to be accompanied by an advocate. Legal counsel will not be allowed.
10. Committee hearing will proceed under the following guidelines:
a. All committee hearings and meetings are to be closed sessions unless all parties
mutually agree in writing to open sessions.
b. b. A recording secretary is to be appointed by the committee moderator. Verbatim
transcripts of the proceedings may be made at the request and expense of any party.
c. All issues in dispute shall be orally presented by the committee moderator.
d. The complainant will first present all information supporting the charges made against
the student.
e. Following this presentation, the student who is under investigation will present his/
her side of this issue, submitting for committee review all information which he/she
chooses to submit.
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f. At the completion of all discussion the complainant and the students may each make a
summary statement.
g. At any time during the hearing, the complainant, the student, the committee and/or
college representatives may raise questions about the information under review so that
all aspects of the case are clarified.
h. Silence by the charged student shall not be interpreted as an admission of guilt.
11. The committee shall reach a decision using the following guidelines:
a. The hearing committee will meet in closed session to reach a decision. Such meeting
must be held within one school day following the formal hearing.
b. If the hearing committee seeks additional information following commencement of
its deliberations, it will notify the parties within two school days and reconvene the
hearing within five school days of the conclusion of the original hearing. The hearing
committee’s final decision must be made within seven school days of the conclusion of
the original hearing.
c. A decision to find the student guilty of the accusations will need at least three
affirmative votes. The moderator may not vote in case of a tie.
d. The committee decision will be presented in writing to the Associate Dean of
Student Services who then will inform the applicable Dean. The committee decision
must be based solely on the evidence presented at the hearing and must include all
recommendations for final disposition of the issues involved. Any penalties must
conform to Section on Sanctions of the Code of Responsibilities and Rights of the
Students of Touro University.
e. The applicable Dean, after reviewing the decision of the hearing committee, has the
authority to affirm, negate, and/or modify the decision.
f. The applicable Dean shall then notify the student who allegedly violated acceptable
student conduct of the committee decision and the Dean’s decision and shall inform the
student of his/her right to appeal the decision and the Dean’s decision and shall inform
the student of his/her right to appeal the decision.
g. The university will institute the recommended disciplinary action of the applicable
Dean unless some pertinent factor such as legal ramification precludes such action or
the student involved appeals the decision.
12. An appeal may be instituted by the following methods:
a. The student may request an appeal to the Provost within five school days of notification
of the committee’s decision.
b. At the time of request for appeal, the student must submit in writing to the Provost the
basis for appeal. All facts necessary to substantiate the appeal must be included within
the request for appeal.
13. The Provost will act upon the appeal by:
a. confirming the Dean’s decision
b. modifying the decision, or
c. ordering a new hearing.
14. The decision of the Provost is final.
15. Records of the above proceedings shall be kept in accordance with the following guidelines:
a. If the committee finds no merit in the allegation under discussion, all records, of the
proceedings shall be sealed and secured in the office of the Associate Dean of Student
Services until such time as any legal statute of limitations has expired. Upon such
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event, all records of the proceedings shall be destroyed. Should a need arise to open
the sealed records; the university Provost shall be notified. At the applicable college
Dean’s, DEO’s, or Provost’s discretion, an order to open the record shall be issued by
him/her. These records will not go into a student’s personal disciplinary file.
b. If the committee finds merit in the allegations against a student, a full record of the
proceedings and all relevant materials shall be entered exclusively in the student’s
personal disciplinary file located in the office of the Associate Dean of Student Services.
c. A student’s personal disciplinary file shall be reviewed annually to determine whether
it may be destroyed. No destruction of documents is to take place prior to graduation.
The records may be maintained for professional certification or legally related reasons.
A student may see his/her disciplinary file in accordance with the college regulations concerning
inspection of records, as spelled out in Guidelines for Access to and Discloser of Education Records Maintained
by Touro University.
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Appendix D:
Policy and Procedures for Accommodating
Students with Disabilities
POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR ACCOMMODATING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Touro University California is committed to granting reasonable accommodations to students with
known disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. This policy and procedure are intended to ensure
that disabled students receive full and equal access to the university’s academic and co-curricular
programs and activities, and are not subjected to discrimination on the basis of any disability.
Rights and Responsibilities
In the implementation of this policy and procedure, the respective rights and responsibilities of the
university, its students, and faculty must be carefully considered and applied based on the individual
circumstances presented. These rights and responsibilities are summarized below.
A. Rights and Responsibilities of the University
University Rights
• To set and maintain standards for admitting and evaluating the progress of students.
• To establish, maintain, and monitor standards of academic performance and to develop and
assess content domains.
• To establish technical standards for admission of students into university programs.
• To require verification of the need for reasonable accommodations based upon supporting
documentation from professionals with appropriate credentials.
• To consult with the student and discuss his/her need for reasonable accommodations.
• To deny a request for accommodation under any of the following conditions:
• The student fails to submit documentation which supports a need for the requested
accommodation(s)
• The requested accommodation is inappropriate or unreasonable if, for example, it:
○○ poses a direct threat to the health and safety of others;
○○ constitutes a substantial change or alteration to an essential element of a course or
program; or,
○○ poses an undue burden on the university.
University Responsibilities
• To ensure that the university offers courses, programs, services, jobs, activities and facilities,
viewed in their entirety, in the most integrated and appropriate settings possible.
• To provide information regarding policies and procedures to disabled students using accessible
formats and methods as appropriate.
• To evaluate students on the basis of their talents, skills, abilities and academic performance, and
not on the basis of any disability.
• To provide students with reasonable accommodations upon request made in accordance with
university policy and procedures.
• To maintain appropriate confidentiality of student records and communication concerning a
student’s disabilities except where disclosure is required by law or authorized by the student.
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B. Rights and Responsibilities of Students
Student Rights
• To be included in university programs, activities and services on the basis of neutral criteria that
do not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities.
• To have equal access to university courses, rotations, programs, services, jobs, activities and
facilities.
• To receive reasonable and appropriate accommodations, such as academic adjustments or
auxiliary aids, as determined on a case-by-case basis.
• To maintain confidentiality of all personal information related to his/her disability in accordance
with applicable laws.
• To receive information distributed by the university to students in accessible formats which are
reasonably available.
Student Responsibilities
• To meet the university’s minimum qualifications for admission, its technical standards, academic
standards, and institutional standards which apply to all students and prospective students.
• To disclose a need for disability accommodation to the university in a complete and timely
manner.
• To provide adequate documentation from one or more professionals with appropriate credentials
which verifies the nature of the disability (if an admitted or matriculated student), the functional
limitations, and any specific accommodations recommended.
• To follow the procedures outlined for requesting reasonable accommodations, such as academic
adjustments or auxiliary aids.
• To advocate for their own individual needs and to seek information, counsel, and assistance as
reasonable and necessary to achieve their personal goals.
C. Rights and Responsibilities of the Faculty
Faculty Rights
• To identify and establish the abilities, skills, and knowledge required of students which are
fundamental to their academic programs/courses
• To evaluate and hold each student accountable for academic performance consistent with these
standards. Fundamental program and course standards are not subject to modifications, although
a student with a disability is entitled to reasonable accommodations to assist him/her to meet the
program/course standards.
Faculty Responsibilities
• To make reasonable accommodations to a student with a disability, such as providing academic
adjustments and/or authorizing the use of auxiliary aids and services in the classroom
• To select and administer tests used to evaluate students which accurately measure aptitudes,
skills and competencies and do not unlawfully discriminate against a student with a disability.
• To evaluate students in a non-discriminatory manner.
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Types of Accommodations
The following is a non-exclusive list of some types of reasonable accommodations which may be provided
to otherwise qualified students with disabilities:
• • • • • • extra time on timed examinations and/or quizzes
extra time on in-class assignments
provisions to take examinations and/or quizzes in a quiet, separate room
tape recording of lectures
note taker services
front row access in classes with assigned seating
Other types of accommodations which may be appropriate for individual students will be considered by
the university, as presented, on a case-by-case basis.
Procedures for Requesting and Obtaining Accommodations
An application for accommodation of a disability must be made by the student. Verbal disclosure prior
to or following admission is not sufficient. Students may apply for special accommodations any time
during their academic curriculum, however, if granted, the accommodation is given only for the academic
year in which it is requested. In case of changed circumstances, with respect to any disability, subsequent
applications must follow for each academic year the student is requesting accommodations (including
request during clinical rotations, clerkships, internships or any other off-campus programs that are part of
the students’ required college/program curriculum).
Students seeking accommodation for a disability should follow the procedures set forth below.
1. Written Request For Accommodation. Students must complete and submit to the Office of
Student Services a Request for Accommodations of Disability Application (RADA) form. The
form is available in the Office of Student Services.
2. Documentation Supporting Need For Accommodation. Documentation from a certified
health care provider which verifies the nature of the disability (for admitted or matriculated
students only), functional limitations, and any specific accommodation(s) recommended, must
be received by the Office of Student Services before any accommodation may be granted. The
student is encouraged to submit this documentation together with the RADA form. The student
should provide his/her health care provider with a copy of the university’s Technical Standards
for Admission, which may be obtained from the Office of Student Services. The documentation
from the health care provider should include, at a minimum:
a. A cover letter from the health care provider verifying his/her knowledge of and
relationship with the student.
b. A report from the health care provider which includes, at a minimum, the following
information: (i) nature and extent of the provider’s treatment, consultation and/or
testing of the student which forms the basis for the assessment; (ii) identification of the
nature and severity of the diagnosed disability(ies) [NOTE: this information is required
for admitted or matriculated students only]; (iii) the functional limitations caused by
the disability(ies) for the student’s program of study; and (iv) a description of any
recommended accommodations which may be appropriate or necessary to enable the
student to satisfy the university’s technical and academic standards and requirements
for his/her program of study.
c. Test results must be within the last five years prior to the request.
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3. Types of Documentation Students Should Provide. As a guide to both students and faculty,
appropriate documentation needed to fulfill criteria to be considered learning disabled may
include, but are not limited to, the following:
• the WAIS-R individualized measure of intelligence or comparable test, given in the last 5
years,
• the Woodcock-Johnson Psycho educational Batter-Revised or other comprehensive,
psycho education test that demonstrates that specific area of academics may be
significantly below expectations,
• a standardized test or tests that indicate specific areas of the student’s strengths and
weaknesses and gives recommendations for remediation,
• documentation summarizing the students accommodations throughout elementary,
secondary, or post-secondary education and placement in any special programs while in
school,
• all other documentation that gives assistance or identifies behavioral or attention
problems that may warrant special accommodations.
If the documentation is deemed incomplete or inadequate, the student may be asked to provide
supplemental documentation as needed.
4. Meeting with Associate Dean of Students. A student requesting an accommodation for a
disability must schedule a meeting with the Associate Dean of Students. The purpose of this
meeting is to allow for an open, interactive dialogue between the student and the Associate
Dean concerning the request for accommodation. To allow for a more informed and productive
discussion, the student is encouraged to submit his or her RADA form and supporting
documentation to the Office of Student Services prior to meeting with the Associate Dean.
5. Notification of Decision On Request for Accommodation. It is the responsibility of the Associate
Dean of Students to review the student’s RADA form and supporting documentation and
to determine whether the request for accommodation is reasonable. This decision shall be
rendered within ten (10) business days after all required documentation is received by the Office
of Student Services.
6. Appeal From Decision to Deny Request for Accommodation. If a decision is made by the
Associate Dean to deny a request for accommodation, in whole or in part, the student may
request an appeal from the Committee on Disabilities. This is an ad-hoc committee which
will be established by the Office of Student Services. The request for appeal must be made in
writing within 30 days of the date of the notice of denial issued by the Associate Dean of Student
Services. Within ten (10) business days from its receipt of the request for appeal, the Committee
shall issue its decision on the appeal in writing. The Committee decision will be considered
final.
7. Implementation of Approved Accommodations. It is the responsibility of the Associate Dean
of Students to discuss with the student how he/she can communicate to faculty and facilitate
the implementation of accommodations approved by the Associate Dean of Student Services.
If the requested accommodation meets approved criteria, the Associate Dean will request the
accommodation, in writing, to the Department Chair or Program Director in charge of the course
or courses for which an accommodation is being requested. The Associate Dean of Students will
also notify the appropriate Associate Dean. It is the responsibility of the Department Chair or
Program Director to inform all appropriate instructors of the request for accommodation. The
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Associate Dean of Students will send the letter of request for accommodation every academic
semester within that academic year to the appropriate Department Chair or Program Director.
Students are reminded, however, that they must reapply each academic year to be considered
for accommodations. Once a letter requesting accommodations has been sent from the Associate
Dean of Students to the Department Chair or Program Director, it is the students’ responsibility
to arrange the approved accommodations with course instructors.
The student should meet with the instructor of the class in which he or she seeks to be
accommodated and discuss what works best for that instructor within the parameters of the
requested accommodation(s). Students, while having a specific disability and requesting
accommodations for one course may or may not want accommodations for other courses within
their program of study. The letter from the Associate Dean of Students to Department Chairs or
Program Directors will state, “If requested, the following accommodations are recommended…”
Students are encouraged to immediately bring problems to the attention of the Associate Dean of
Students. It is the responsibility of the Dean of Students to monitor all arrangements regarding
disability accommodations. If a student feels he or she is being discriminated against because
of a disability, he or she has the right to request an investigation into such a matter through the
student grievance policy and procedure.
Students who are in need of testing or the need to provide current documentation should
meet with the Associate Dean of Students. Information on testing for learning disabilities and
testing locations can be obtained through this office. Costs of testing and assessments are the
responsibility of the student.
Confidentiality of Records
Access to student records related to requests for accommodation of disabilities is restricted for
privacy reasons. If the accommodating departments(s) or instructors(s) wish to view a copy of the
student assessment, they may do so only based upon a showing of legitimate need, and only with the
express written consent of the student involved. Copies of the detailed assessment are maintained in a
confidential file in the Office of Student Services and may only be viewed by that office and individuals
for whom the student has granted consent to disclose..
Accommodation for Board Examinations
Students who wish to request accommodations for board examinations or other certifying examinations
are urged to contact the governing body or institution responsible for the administration of such
examinations. Requirements for requesting accommodations for these examinations will be determined
by the respective governing body or institution and may be different from requirements established by
Touro University California.
Accommodations for Lactating Mothers
Procedure Summary
In promoting a family-friendly work environment, Touro University California recognizes the importance
and benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and their infants. It is the responsibility of the nursing
mother to furnish their own breast pump. It is the responsibility of Touro University California to
provide space for lactating mothers.
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Lactation Facilities
The university will make every effort to provide space for lactation purposes, in close proximity to the
nursing mother’s classroom area. Such facilities will be a private space in nature and will contain an
outlet and chair. However, due to space limitations, there is no guarantee that the most appropriate
space will be as close to the nursing mother’s classroom as desired.
Lactation Break Period
The university will provide a reasonable amount of break time to accommodate the need of nursing
mothers. No negative action will be taken when requests for accommodation are made pursuant to this
policy.
Compliance/Responsibilities
The Dean of Student Services is the Responsible Officer for this policy and has the authority to implement
the policy. The Responsible Officer may apply appropriate interpretations to clarify the policy provided
that the interpretations do not result in substantive changes to the underlying policy.
Revisions to the Policy
The Dean of Student Services is the Policy Approver and has the authority to approve policy revisions
upon recommendation of the Associate Dean of Student Services and the Learning Specialist.
Compliance with the Policy
The following roles are designated at each location to implement compliance monitoring responsibility
for this policy:
The Dean of Student Services will designate the local management office to be responsible for the ongoing
reporting of policy and compliance.
The Associate Dean of Student Services and the Learning Specialist are accountable for monitoring
and enforcing mechanisms and ensuring that monitoring procedures and reporting capabilities are
established.
Procedures
Lactation Facilities
The university will provide a locked, private space that is sanitary—including appropriate temperature
and ventilation—and equipped with a comfortable chair, and electrical outlet. When possible, the space
will be in close proximity to the mother’s classroom environment. Appropriate lactation facilities include,
but are not limited to, faculty or staff offices when appropriate, a conference rooms that can be secured, a
multi-purpose room, or any available space with a locking door that is shielded from view and free from
intrusion from other students and/or university personnel.
Restrooms, spaces lacking privacy, electricity or adequate ventilation, or spaces lacking a locking door
are not considered appropriate spaces for lactation purposes. However, an anteroom or lounge area
connected to a restroom may be sufficient if the space is private, free from intrusion, and can be locked
and shielded from view.
Current Lactation Facilities that are approved by Touro University California:
1. Wilderman Hall Breakout rooms 119-124
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2. Wilderman Hall Conference Room 116
3. Any of the Clinical Skills Lab rooms when OSCEs are not occurring
4. Faculty and/or staff offices when appropriate
Accommodation Requests
A nursing mother is encouraged to discuss her needs, in terms of accommodations as well as the
frequency and timing of breaks, with the Associate Dean of Student Services and/or the Learning
Specialist.
Student Services will work with the appropriate Program’s faculty to make sure that space is provided
in order for nursing mothers to express their milk. Requests are honored on a first come, first served
basis. A nursing mother might not get the same room all the time. Should a nursing mother’s need for a
lactation facility change, this must be communicated in writing to the Associate Dean of Student Services
and/or the Learning Specialist. This accommodation can begin on a temporary basis without a doctor’s
signature on the paperwork. However, students must complete the accommodation paperwork with the
appropriate signatures within a reasonable time period, no later than two months from the beginning of
the accommodation.
Recourse
A nursing mother who has comments, concerns, or questions regarding the university’s policy on
Accommodations for Nursing Mothers should contact the Associate Dean of Student Services and/or the
Learning Specialist.
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Appendix E:
Student Code of Responsibilities and
Rights
CODE OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS OF THE STUDENTS OF
TOURO UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA
Student Concerns and Grievances
It is recognized that from time to time students will encounter situations or develop concerns while
pursuing professional degree programs. These may affect relationships with fellow students, faculty, staff
and/or administration. Any issue concerning student conduct will be resolved by one of two methods:
(1) an informal method utilizing the Office of Student Services or (2) a formal method of resolution. The
informal method of resolution will be initially used for all cases unless the Dean of Students believes that
the incident is severe enough initially to warrant a formal hearing.
The primary purpose of Touro University is the education of osteopathic physicians, allied health
professionals, and teachers. The university is a community of faculty, administration and students. Each
group exercises its own rights and responsibilities in furthering the educational process of the university.
The following code enumerates the rights and responsibilities of the student segment of Touro University
California. It is written in the belief that student knowledge of the student role in this educational process
will promote more effective student achievement. This code and the accompanying bylaws are thus
set forth to describe the general policies relating to student life and organizations at Touro University
California. These general policies are subject to the bylaws and faculty policies of Touro University
California.
Title
This code is entitled The Code of Responsibilities and Rights of the Students of Touro University. It is approved
and authorized by the Board of Trustees of Touro University.
Definition and Basic Concepts
The Code of Responsibilities and Rights of the Students of Touro University is a part of each student’s
educational commitment. The following definitions of terms are made for clarification.
1. The “university” refers to Touro University. The term includes the physical plant, the total
educational program, students, faculty, employees, officers and trustees.
2. A “student” is anyone who has matriculated at the university and has commenced classes.
The term does not include an individual who has applied for admission to but has not been in
attendance at the university, nor does it include alumni.
3. The “faculty” constitutes those individuals appointed to the faculty by the president of the
university.
4. A “student organization” is any group of students given recognition by the Student Government
Association (SGA) administration.
5. The “SGA” is the university student governance structure. The leadership of the SGA is
elected by the entire student body. The SGA is composed of all the class officers and student
organization officers. All students are invited to participate in SGA meetings.
6. “Student affairs” includes areas of student interest and involvement through which their
academic, social and professional goals can be achieved.
7. “University affairs” are the academic, business, administrative, professional and public relations
activities of the university.
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8. “University programs” are those academic programs established by Touro University for
osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, allied health, and teacher education.
9. “Academic freedom” is the right of faculty and students to study, discuss, investigate and
function within the educational process.
10. “Requirements of the University” are those prerequisites for receipt of the degrees, granted by
the university, which are delineated in the college catalog and in official pronouncements of the
Board of Trustees, faculty and administration. Such requirements may change from time to time
as need arises to insure acceptability and respectability of the various degrees offered by the
university.
Student Responsibilities
• To achieve and maintain a high standard of academic, professional and social conduct
considering individual aptitude and abilities.
• To recognize the value and necessity for active and life-long learning as a vital adjunct to the
university’s formal educational program and to work diligently to learn from their own strengths
and weaknesses so as to become competent professionals who can live up to the standards set by
their chosen professional fields.
• To be familiar with this code and the bylaws regulated.
• To meet the requirements of the Code of Responsibilities and Rights of the Students of Touro
University’s degree programs.
• To work toward better relations with the general public on behalf of all programs of Touro
University California and their respective profession.
• To help promote excellence in education, patient oriented health care, and community services as
provided by the university.
• To exhibit personally the highest ethical and professional performance and to work with others to
promote similar performance among fellow students and alumni.
• To serve on any university committees to which appointed with the understanding that such
appointment requires accurate representation of the opinions of the entire student body of the
committee.
• To maintain good academic standing (i.e., not on academic probation) to be eligible to hold
elected positions in their classes, colleges or organizations, to maintain university committee
appointments, or travel on behalf of student organizations representing the university.
Students Rights
Every student shall have the following rights:
• To pursue to completion the students’ chosen degree program, contingent upon satisfactory
completion of requirements of the college. Commensurate with the students’ pursuit of their
degree program shall be the following rights:
• To be informed of academic progress. To be notified of individual departmental course
requirements as well as requirements for the chosen degree program. Each student is entitled to a
statement of goals and objectives, evaluation techniques and schedules for each course, clinic and
clerkship.
• To be informed by the university of any and all its regulations and policies affecting student
status. Any change in existing policy or institution of new policy shall be implemented when
practical only after publication. Such publication shall be so calculated to give students time to
react and comply.
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• To examine, seek corrections of, or prevent disclosure of personally identifiable information
from more fully set forth in the Guidelines for Access to and Disclosure of Educational Records
Maintained by Touro University, adopted by the university pursuant to the Family Education
Right to Privacy Act of 1974.
• To exercise academic freedom as defined above.
• To receive a copy of this code and to be notified in writing by the “SGA” and the university about
regulations promulgated or amended under this code.
• To seek membership in any recognized student organization for which applicant meets
membership criteria.
• To petition the SGA for recognition of any student group which; (1) furthers the goal of
the institution, and (2) meets the requirements for recognition as a student organization
established by the SGA and administration. Recognized organizations shall have the right to
meet in university facilities subject to university space coordination and scheduling. Requests
for utilization of university space must be reasonable and cannot interfere with the primary
educational goals of the university.
• To be represented in the determination of university or college policy as it directly affects a
student’s educational endeavor. There shall be student representation to the extent of at least
one voting member on the following college standing committees: Admissions Committee,
Curriculum Committee, Financial Aid Committee, Library Committee, Food Services Committee
and Student Life Committee and the various class Liaison Committees. Students may serve on
ad hoc and other college or program committees, such as the Self-Study Committee, or such
committees as may be deemed appropriate. Student appointment to the standing committees
shall be made by the SGA.
○○ Appointment of students as student representatives to any committee or group other
than the above named standing committees shall be made by the SGA. Students
on standing committees shall be appointed for the same term as faculty members.
Substitutes for student committee members may not be sent without prior approval of
the committee chairman involved. At any time that a committee deems appropriate, it
may seek additional students to serve as resources.
• To initiate a grievance procedure as per the Conduct and Discipline Resolution Process
(Appendix D).
• To have due process when charged with any academic, social, personal or professional
misconduct.
• To elect representatives to the “SGA” and to elect officers of their respective class and student
organizations.
Sanctions for violation of the Student Code of Responsibilities & Rights of
Touro University California
Any student found responsible for violating the Code of Responsibilities and Rights of Students (please
refer to the section on “Conduct Violations” for details) may expect to be sanctioned. Any sanction
will be commensurate with the nature of the misconduct, and is intended to be in keeping with our
educational mission to contribute to the student’s educational growth and personal development within
the TUC community.
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A student who is found to have engaged in improper conduct shall be subject to disciplinary action by the
university. University actions may include but are not limited to: warning, reprimand, monetary fines,
probation, suspension or expulsion.
Warning
A formal reprimand will be issued based on the severity of the violation and or history of previous minor
violations of the student code of responsibilities and rights. Such a warning will be communicated in
writing and will indicate that the student’s good standing with Touro University is in jeopardy.
Disciplinary probation
This is a written reprimand for violation of the Student Code of Responsibilities & Rights. This sanction
is the highest sanction imposed on a student before suspension from campus and is imposed for serious
misconduct and/or history of multiple violations. Although the student maintains his/her student
status, probation includes the probability of more severe disciplinary sanctions if the student is found to
violate any institutional regulation(s) during the probationary period. The designated period of time for
this disciplinary action will be under the purview of the Dean of Students and/or hearing committee as
defined in the Formal Resolution Process.
In order to help the student understand the inappropriateness of his/her conduct and become more
aware of the university policies, probation may include the requirement to complete one or more of the
following activities, as circumstances warrant: educational seminars, assessment by personal counselor,
essays, letters of apology, behavioral agreements, work service hours, completion of other university,
college, or community projects. Probation may also include restrictions from the following activities,
as circumstances warrant: on campus computer use, participation in athletics, participation in student
government, extracurricular activities, on campus student employment, recreational and/or social
activities.
Suspension
During this period of temporary loss of student status, the student is separated from TUC premises and
all TUC-sponsored/affiliated events and activities for a designated period of time. The duration of the
suspension is under the purview of the Dean of Students and/or hearing committee as defined in the
Formal Resolution Process. Upon termination of the suspension period, the student is eligible to petition
to resume with his/her course of study.
Expulsion
This sanction represents the most severe response by the university to violations of the student code of
responsibilities and rights and permanently separates the student from TUCA prior to receipt of his/her
College diploma. A student who is expelled will not be eligible to receive an academic degree from Touro
University at any time. The university may withhold the awarding of a degree pending the outcome of
the student discipline process for a violation of the Student Code of Responsibilities & Rights that does, or
would have the potential to, result in the sanction of Expulsion.
A student who is expelled is prohibited from the TUCA premises, and from attending TUCA-sponsored/
affiliated events and activities. The sanction of Expulsion is noted on the student’s academic transcript.
Expulsion is a determination by Touro University that the student has demonstrated by his/her conduct
that he/she is unqualified to continue as a member of the university community.
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Resolution Process for Disputes and
Grievances and Misconduct
RESOLUTION PROCESS FOR DISPUTES AND GRIEVANCES AND MISCONDUCT
Conduct and Discipline Resolution Process
Charges of misconduct, ethics violations or, violation of professional codes of behavior may be initiated
by any of the Colleges of Touro University or any of its administration, faculty, staff or, students. All
such charges will be filed, along with all supporting documentation, with the Dean of Students (or his/
her designee). Whenever a concern is raised and charges are filed concerns will be resolved by one of
two methods. These methods are: (1) an informal resolution process or, (2) a formal hearing. When
appropriate an informal resolution process is used to support one of the underlying principles of the
educational mission of the university, that is; to promote the personal and professional development of
students.
Upon receipt of charges and accompanying documentation the Dean of Students (or his/her designee)
will schedule an appointment to meet with the charged student within five (5) business days, whenever
possible. The Dean of Students will review all documentation and, in consultation with the Dean of the
involved College (or his/her designee/s), will decide whether the charges warrant a formal hearing
process. If the Deans find that a formal hearing is not warranted the Dean of Students (or his/her
designee) may proceed with the scheduled meeting with the accused student with the goal of an informal
resolution process.
Informal Resolution Process
At the meeting with the student the Dean of Students (or his/her designee) will present the student
with the charges against him/her and the evidence supporting those charges and offer the student
the opportunity for an informal resolution. If the student wishes to take responsibility and accept the
consequences of the informal process the following procedure will be followed: the Dean of Students (or
his/her designee) will consult, within five (5) business days, with the committee or other body charged
with evaluation of academic progress in the College where the student is enrolled. In consultation with
this body appropriate consequences for the infraction(s) will be agreed upon. If the Dean of Students (or
his/her designee) and the appropriate College body are unable to reach agreement on the consequences,
the Provost of the university will hear, within three (3) business days, the arguments of the Dean of
Students and the College and will make the final decision on appropriate consequences. The Provost
will render her/his decision within three (3) business day. The student will be notified of the resulting
consequences within fourteen (14) days of his/her first meeting with the Dean of Students.
If the student accepts the decision of the informal resolution process the proceedings are completed and
no further action for this violation will be pursued. If the student does not wish to accept the decision of
this informal process she/he may request a formal hearing through the Formal Resolution Process. In
addition, at any time prior to or during the course of the informal resolution process the student has the
right to request a formal hearing.
Formal Resolution Process
If, following review of the charges and all supporting documentation the Dean of Students in consultation
with the College finds sufficient cause, a Formal Resolution Process may be initiated. The Provost of the
university during the course of his/her deliberations may also decide that a Formal Resolution Process is
warranted.
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The Formal Resolution Process is designed so that the student will be fairly and justly treated at all stages
of the resolution process. This process will not apply to matters of academic performance which will be
dealt with by the appropriate committee for evaluation of student academic advancement in each College.
Once it has been determined that a Formal Resolution Process is necessary the following procedure will
be followed.
• Formal charges with all supporting documentation will be provided in writing and submitted to
the Dean of Students (or his/her designee) and the involved student.
○○ Documentation must include the name of the accused student, the name and position of
the reporting person(people), and the nature of the allegation(s). The written statement
will be sent to the accused student by registered or certified mail or delivered in person.
Should the involved student refuse or fail to accept delivery of the statement after bona
fide attempts to deliver, the requirement of notification will be considered to have been
satisfied.
• Should a student’s actions be of such a nature that it is felt that he/she must be relieved of
her/his right to attend Touro University, the student may be temporarily suspended from the
college. This action, if necessary, will be taken by the Dean of Students only after consultation
with the Provost of the university and the Dean of the college in which the student is enrolled. A
suspension may continue until the issue(s) in dispute is/are resolved or the Formal Resolution
Process is complete.
• The Dean of Students (or his/her designee) will arrange for a hearing which will take place not
earlier than three (3) when ever possible, nor later than ten (10) business days following the
decision to proceed with Formal Resolution.
• The hearing will take place before a hearing committee composed of the following individuals
whom the Dean of Students (or his/her designee) will request be appointed from:
○○ Three (3) members appointed from faculty, administration or staff. Not more than one
(1) of these appointees shall be from the College in which the accused student is enrolled.
Any member employed by the College in which the student is enrolled must have no
involvement in the case.
○○ Two (2) student members appointed by the SGA President. Student members will not be
enrolled in the same College as the accused student. A student with involvement in any
aspect of the case will be disqualified.
• The members of the hearing committee will elect one of their members to serve as the Committee
Chair
• The accused student will have the right to disqualify one (1) member of the hearing committee
without cause.
○○ The replacement for a disqualified member will be selected by the Dean of Students (or
his/her designee).
• All persons involved in a hearing shall be given 36 hours written notice of all hearing dates,
times, and places. Lesser notice times may be given if agreed to by the involved parties.
• Postponement of a hearing may be granted if evidence or pertinent individuals of interest cannot
reasonably be available at the time set for the hearing.
• The student charged and the person making the charges will be accorded the following rights:
○○ To review all information to be presented to the hearing committee. The length of time
for review shall be reasonable as determined by the hearing committee chair.
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○○ To challenge the seating of one hearing committee member without cause. Any challenge
must be made at least 36 hours in advance of the hearing.
○○ To present fully all aspects of the issue before the hearing committee.
○○ To be accompanied by an advocate. Legal counsel will not be allowed.
• Committee hearings will proceed under the following guidelines:
○○ All committee hearings and meetings are to be closed.
○○ A recording secretary is to be appointed by the committee chair. Verbatim transcripts of
the proceedings may be made at the request and expense of any party.
○○ All issues in dispute shall be orally presented by the committee chair.
○○ The complainant will first present all information supporting the charges made against
the student.
○○ Following this presentation, the student who is under investigation will present his/her
side of this issue, submitting for committee consideration all information which he/she
chooses to submit.
○○ At the completion of all discussion, the complainant and the student may each make a
summary statement.
○○ At any time during the hearing, the complainant, the student, the committee and/or
college representatives may raise questions about the evidence under review so that all
aspects of the case are clarified.
○○ Silence by the charged student shall not be interpreted as an admission of guilt.
• The committee shall reach a decision using the following guidelines:
○○ The hearing committee will meet in closed session to reach a decision. Such meeting
must be held within one (1) business day following the formal hearing.
○○ If the hearing committee seeks additional information following commencement of
its deliberations, it will notify the parties within two (2) business days and reconvene
the hearing within five (5) business days of the conclusion of the original hearing. The
hearing committee’s final decision must be made within seven (7) business days of the
conclusion of the original hearing.
○○ A decision to find the student guilty of the accusations will need at least three (3)
affirmative votes.
○○ The committee decision will be presented in writing to the Dean of Students who will
then inform the Dean of the applicable College. The committee decision must be based
solely on the evidence presented at the hearing and must include all recommendations
for final disposition of the issues involved. Any penalties must conform to the Section on
Sanctions of the Code of Responsibilities and Rights of the Students of Touro University
(Appendix C).
○○ The applicable College Dean, after reviewing the decision of the hearing committee, has
the authority to affirm, negate, and/or modify the decision. The applicable Dean shall
then notify the student of her/his decision and shall inform the student of his/her right
to appeal the decision.
○○ The university will implement the recommended disciplinary action after the appeal
process has been completed.
• An appeal may be instituted by the following methods:
○○ The student may request an appeal to the Provost within five (5) business days of
notification of the Dean’s decision.
○○ At the time of request for appeal, the student must submit in writing to the Provost
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• • • • the basis for the appeal. All facts necessary to substantiate the appeal must be included
within the request for appeal.
The Provost will act upon the appeal within five (5) business days by
○○ Confirming the appropriate College Dean’s decision,
○○ Modifying the decision, or
○○ Ordering a new hearing.
The Provost may grant an appeal only on showing one of the following:
○○ Bias of one or more of the members of the Hearing Committee.
○○ New material; documented information not available to the committee at the time of its
initial decision.
○○ Procedural error.
The decision of the Provost is final.
Records of the above proceedings shall be kept in accordance with the following guidelines:
○○ If the committee finds no merit in the allegation under discussion, all records of the
proceedings shall be sealed and secured in the office of the Associate Dean of Student
Services until such time as any legal statute of limitations has expired. Upon such event,
all records of the proceedings shall be destroyed. Should a need arise to open the sealed
record, the university Provost shall be notified. At the applicable College Dean’s, or
Provost’s discretion, an order to open the record shall be issued by him/her. These
records will not go into a student’s personal disciplinary file.
○○ If the committee finds merit in the allegations against a student, a full record of the
proceedings and all relevant materials shall be entered exclusively in the student’s
personal disciplinary file located in the office of the Associate Dean of Student Services.
○○ A student’s personal disciplinary file shall be reviewed annually to determine whether
it may be destroyed. No destruction of documents is to take place prior to graduation.
Following graduation, the Dean of Students (or his/her designee) will meet with
representatives of the College in which the student was enrolled to determine the proper
disposition of the disciplinary file.
○○ A student may see his/her disciplinary file in accordance with the college regulations
concerning inspection of records as spelled out in Guidelines for Access to and Disclosure of
Educational Records Maintained by Touro University (Appendix A).
ARBITRATION
This student catalog contains only general guidelines and information. It is not intended to be
comprehensive or to address all the possible applications of, or exceptions to, the policies and procedures
of Touro University California. Some of the subjects described in this catalog are covered in detail in
official policy and procedure documents. Students should refer and defer to those documents for specific
information, since this catalog only briefly summarizes those policies. For that reason, if students have
any questions concerning a particular policy or procedure, you should address specific questions to the
Office of Student Affairs. Please note that the terms of the full official policies are controlling in the case
of any inconsistency.
This catalog is neither written nor meant to confer any rights or privileges on students or impose any
obligations on Touro University California. The catalog is not a contract. No individual or representative
of Touro (except the President) has the authority to enter into any agreement or understanding contrary
to the above.
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This catalog is written for informational purposes only and may contain errors. The policies, procedures
and practices described herein may be modified, supplemented or discontinued in whole or in part, at
any time with or without notice. Touro University California will attempt to inform students of any
changes as they occur. However, it is the student’s responsibility to keep current on all College policies,
procedures and practices. It is the student’s responsibility to review university and academic program
policies and procedures in detail and to request any clarification needed from the Office of Student
Affairs. Violation of university policies or procedures may result in disciplinary action, including
dismissal from the program. Action may be taken against a student notwithstanding his or her failure to
appear or otherwise participate in disciplinary or grievance proceedings.
Students are required to investigate for themselves as to whether the program they enroll in meets
their personal and career needs. Thus, Touro University California disclaims any liability for promises,
assurances, representations, warrantees or other statements made in its marketing or promotional
materials, and makes absolutely no promises, assurances, representations, warrantees or other statements
concerning a student’s academic success. While students expend significant sums associated with higher
education, successful completion of a course, program, or degree is dependent on many factors. The
payment of tuition entitles a student to register and matriculate in the courses and programs available
and offered by the Touro University California school or program in which the student is enrolled. In
order for a degree to be earned, the required grades and grade point averages must be achieved and
maintained, and all other requirements of the school and program must be fulfilled.
Registration and matriculation at Touro University California after the issuance of this catalog is
consideration for and constitutes a student’s knowing acceptance of the binding Alternative Dispute
Resolution (“ADR”) mechanisms (including binding arbitration) contained herein. Thus, any dispute,
claim or controversy arising out of or related to your application, registration, matriculation, graduation
or other separation from Touro University California and/or this catalog, which is not resolved through
Touro College and University System’s ADR mechanisms shall be resolved exclusively through final and
binding expedited arbitration conducted solely before the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), or
any successor in interest, in accordance with the AAA Rules then in effect. The location of the arbitration
shall be at a convenient office on a Touro College and University System campus where the student is (or
was last) affiliated.
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Financial Aid Online Resources
FINANCIAL AID WEBSITE RESOURCES
The following is a list of website’s that you will find informative about financial aid while attending
Touro University California.
FAFSA Application
http://www.fafsa.gov/
PIN Number (electronic signature)
http://www.pin.ed.gov/PINWebApp/pinindex.jsp
Direct Loan Application (Subsidized, Unsubsidized and GRAD PLUS). G41426
www.studentloans.gov
General Financial Aid Information
http://www.edfund.org/
Your student loan history (all schools attended)
https://www.nslds.ed.gov/nslds_SA/
Association of American Medical Colleges
http://www.aamc.org/
Veterans Administration
http://www.va.gov/
Internal Revenue Service
http://www.irs.gov/
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis
Entrance counseling test site for student loans
http://mappingyourfuture.org/
Student Loan Calculator
http://www.salliemae.com/apps/SMCalcs/RCW/content/index.aspx
Scholarship website
http://fastweb.org
California Student Aid Commission
http://www.csac.ed.gov/
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Policies Concerning Sex Discrimination
Harassment and Complaint Procedure
POLICIES CONCERNING SEX DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT
AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
1.0POLICY
This policy applies to all members of the Touro community, including students, faculty, and
administrators as well as third-parties (including, but not limited to, vendors, invitees, etc.).
Discrimination or harassment of any kind in regards to a person’s sex is not tolerated at our institution.
Information and/or training regarding this policy is available to students, faculty, and staff. In addition,
information about this policy will be available on Touro University California’s (“Touro”) website.
2.0PURPOSE
All divisions of Touro seek to foster a collegial atmosphere where students are nurtured and educated
through close faculty-student relationships, student camaraderie, and individualized attention.
Discrimination or harassment of any kind is anathema to Touro’s mission, history, and identity. Touro
will resolve any identified discrimination in a timely and effective manner, and will ensure that it does
not recur.
Those believing that they have been harassed or discriminated against on the basis of their sex, including
sexual harassment, should immediately contact the Title IX coordinator. When Touro has notice of the
occurrence, Touro is compelled to take immediate and effective corrective action reasonably calculated to
stop the harassment, prevent its recurrence, and as appropriate, remedy its effects.
3.0DEFINITIONS
3.1
Discrimination and Harassment
Title IX, and its implementing regulations, prohibit discrimination based on sex, including sexual
harassment. The prohibition against discrimination extends to employment and third-parties. Sexual
harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature and can include sexual advances, request
for sexual favors, and other verbal, non-verbal, or physical conduct. Environmental harassment
(sometimes referred to as hostile environment) is sexually harassing conduct that is sufficiently
severe, persistent or pervasive to limit an individual’s ability to participate in or receive benefits,
services, or opportunities at Touro. This can include persistent comments or jokes about an
individual’s, sex; verbal behavior, including insults, remarks, epithets, or derogatory statements;
nonverbal behavior, including graffiti, inappropriate physical advances short of physical violence
such as repeated and unwanted touching; and assault, including physical violence or the threat of
physical violence.
3.2Retaliation
Retaliation is any kind of reprisal, adverse action, or negative action taken against an individual
because he or she has: (1) complained about alleged discrimination or harassment as defined
above, (2) participated as a party or witness in an investigation relating to such allegations, or
(3) participated as a party or witness in a proceeding regarding such allegations. Retaliation can
occur contemporaneously during the complaint process or subsequent to it, once the retaliator is
aware of the recipient’s participation in the process. Retaliation does not exist in the absence of
an adverse action. An individual is protected from retaliation even when the complaint at issue is
ultimately found to lack merit, as long as the complaint was made in good faith.
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Touro does not allow, nor tolerate any conduct by any Touro community member that may be regarded
as retaliatory. Retaliation against any individual, whether said person submitted a complaint through the
method described below in section 5.22 below, or for any other reason will not be tolerated.
3.3
Title IX Coordinator
The Title IX Coordinator or his designee (“Title IX Coordinator”) is trained and knowledgeable
about enforcement, compliance, communication, and implementation of Touro’s anti-harassment
and anti-discrimination policy.
The Title IX Coordinator’s contact information is as follows:
Kathy Lowe
Director of Human Relations
Title IX Coordinator
Touro University California
1310 Club Dr. Wilderman Hall 307
Phone: 707 638-5806
Email: [email protected]
4.0CONFIDENTIALITY
Touro has independent obligations to report or investigate potential misconduct, even if a complainant
does not wish to initiate an official process. Therefore, absolute confidentiality cannot be promised with
respect to a complaint of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, or retaliation received either
through Touro’s compliance hotline or otherwise. The phone number for the Touro hotline is 212-4630400 x5330.
Touro wishes, however, to create an environment in which legitimate complaints are encouraged, while
also protecting the privacy of all involved in an investigation. Complaints about violations of these
policies will therefore be handled in strict confidence, with facts made available only to those who need to
know in order for Touro to promptly and thoroughly investigate and resolve the matter.
5.0
PROCEDURES & IMPLEMENTATION
5.1
Duty to Report Violations
Any member of the Touro community including students, faculty, employees, and third-parties
have a duty to report violations of this policy where individuals know, or should know, of
accusations or actions which violate Touro Policy and will notify the Touro Title IX Coordinator
of such violations promptly.
5.2
Formal Investigation and Resolution of Discrimination, Harassment, or Retaliation Complaints
5.21
Duty to Cooperate and Facilitate
All members of the Touro community are required to cooperate fully with any
investigations of discrimination or harassment. A faculty member, staff member,
or student who has relevant information and refuses to cooperate with an ongoing
investigation will be subject to disciplinary action for, among other things, violations of
the Touro University California Code of Conduct and/or insubordination. Likewise,
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all Touro employees are required to ensure that complaints about discrimination,
harassment, or retaliation are directed to the appropriate administrative office for
evaluation and investigation. Touro is committed to conducting an inquiry that is
thorough, prompt and impartial.
5.22
Complaint Process
Complaints concerning sexual harassment and/or sexual discrimination should be sent
to the Touro University California Title IX Coordinator, Ms. Kathy Lowe (see Section 3.3
for contact information) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer for the Touro
College and University System at [email protected] and 212.463.0400 x5330.
Complaints should be filed as soon as possible after the date of the alleged misconduct,
and a written complaint is preferable.
A complaint, which must be submitted within the later of the following two dates:(a)
thirty (30) days after the alleged misconduct; or, (b) the end of the semester in which the
alleged incident occurred. A complaint should include the following information:
a. Complainant’s full name, home address, email, telephone number, and Touro
Student/Employee ID number.
b. Name of the person against whom the complaint was made, including job title or
student status, if known.
c. The protected status that is the basis for the alleged discrimination, harassment,
or retaliation based on the complainant’s gender.
d. A clear statement of the facts that constitute the alleged discrimination,
harassment, or retaliation, including dates on which the acts were committed and
any information to identify witnesses.
e. Complainant should include the term and year of his/her most recent active
employment, academic, or student status within the university.
f. A student who is seeking admission to Touro should include the term and year
in which he/she sought admission to the university.
g. The full name, address, and telephone number of complainant’s advisor or
supervisor, if any.
h. The specific harm that resulted from the alleged act and the remedy sought.
i. The complainant’s signature and the date on which the complaint was submitted.
While prompt reporting is expected, complaints older than 30 days will be processed.
However, if more than 365 days have elapsed since the day of the complaint, the
complaint may not be processed. Every effort is made to conduct a thorough and
speedy investigation. Several factors may impact Touro’s ability to conduct a prompt
investigation, including, but not limited to: the Complainant’s accessibility or
unresponsiveness, witness availability or unresponsiveness, the number of witnesses,
the timing of the investigation (i.e. if an investigation is being conducted at a time when
students are taking final exams or on recess), etc.
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5.23
Intake Interview
After receipt of a complaint, the Title IX Coordinator or his/her designee will meet with
the complainant as soon as possible, usually within one week, but not later than thirty
(30) days after receipt. The complainant must make himself/herself available to meet.
The meeting will be an intake interview where the Title IX Coordinator or his/her
designee will inform the complainant about the investigation procedure and timeline.
The complainant may sign a formal complaint form at that time (under the above
guidelines) if he/she has not already done so. A complaint will proceed even in the
absence of a signed written complaint.
5.24
Complaints about Students, Faculty, Other Employees or Third Parties
Upon receipt of a complaint, the Title IX Coordinator or his/her designee, shall
investigate the circumstances of the complaint. This investigation will include
documented interviews of the complainant, the person against whom the complaint is
written, and witnesses with relevant knowledge, if any. Further, the investigation will
include a review of relevant documents and any other evidence.
The Title IX Coordinator shall have thirty (30) days from the intake interview to complete
the investigation of the event in question. Such thirty (30) days may be extended in the
event that one of the following occurs:
• • • • • • Availability or unavailability of a witness or relevant/material documents;
Recalcitrance of a witness and/or any necessary party;
Delay or other uncooperative actions of any necessary party;
Number of witnesses;
Holidays and vacation periods;
Any other unforeseeable events/circumstances.
Generally speaking an investigation will take less than 60 calendar days following
receipt of the complaint. This may not be practicable in every investigation and may
vary depending on the complexity of the investigation and the severity and extent of
the harassment.. The Title IX Coordinator shall report the findings of the investigation
to a designated, impartial Fact Finder. The Fact Finder shall endeavor to issue a
determination within fifteen days after receipt of the investigation file to determine and
detail: (a) whether there is probable cause to believe discrimination occurred with respect
to each allegation in the complaint, (b) a description of actions taken, if any, to prevent
similar problems from occurring in the future, and (c) the proposed resolution of the
complaint.
5.25
Preponderance of the Evidence
The greater weight of evidence in an investigation meaning that one party’s evidence
outweighs the evidence of the other.
5.26
Notice of Determination and Further Action
Both the complainant, the party who filed the complaint or the alleged target of the
sexual harassment, and the respondent, the accused, shall be informed of the fact finder’s
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decision within ten days of the conclusion of the fact finder’s deliberation. Please refer to
Section 4.0 for the policies regarding the confidentiality of this determination.
At the time of the receipt of this notice both parties will be informed of any actions or
precautions that will be taken in response to the decision. Questions concerning these
further actions should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator Kathy Lowe (see Section
3.3 for contact information) or the appropriate office as required by the fact finder’s
decision.
5.3
Grade Appeals
Touro has a grade appeal process which is not circumvented by this policy. This procedure is not
a substitute for a grade appeal. A grade appeal may be suspended until a determination has been
made by the fact finder.
5.4Discipline
Employees, faculty and students who violate Touro’s policies may be subject to disciplinary
action. Individuals who retaliate against someone who files a complaint, or against a witness,
representative, or advocate for a complainant, will be subject to further disciplinary action.
Consistent with this Policy Touro will take prompt effective action to resolve any identified
discrimination, and take steps to avoid a reoccurrence.
5.5Retaliation
Touro does not allow, nor tolerate any conduct by any Touro community member that may be
regarded as retaliatory. Retaliation against any individual, whether said person submitted a
complaint through the method described above in section 5.22 or for any other reason, will not be
tolerated.
5.6
Availability of Counseling
As required under Title IX Touro University California through its investigations and/or Title IX
Compliance officer will offer its internal counseling services to any complainant or respondent
involve in the complaint process. It is ultimately the complainant’s or the respondent’s decision
whether or not to accept the counseling service offered by Touro University California.
6.0
EXTERNAL REPORTING
Members of the Touro community are always subject to local, state, and federal laws, and nothing in
these procedures is intended to limit or postpone the right of an individual to file a complaint or charge
with appropriate federal, state, or local departments or agencies.
Among other options, students may contact the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of
Education for inquiries concerning the application of Title IX as well as the implementation of its
regulations. The Office for Civil Rights can be contacted using the following information:
San Francisco Office
Office for Civil Rights - U.S. Department of Education
50 Beale Street, Suite 7200
San Francisco, CA 94105-1813
Telephone: 415-486-5555; FAX: 415-486-5570; TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: [email protected]
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7.0
SOURCE DOCUMENTS
34 CFR 106.8 and 106.9
Revised Sexual Harassment Guidance: Harassment of Students By School Employees, Other Students, or
Third Parties, dated January 19, 2001
“Dear Colleague Letter” from the Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil
Rights, dated April 4, 2011.
8.0
WHO APPROVED THIS POLICY
Office of Touro College and University System (TCUS) Institutional Compliance
Office of the General Counsel (TCUS)
9.0
HISTORY/REVISION DATES
Initiated:
N/A
Last Review: October 28, 2013 (with OCR Region II)
Next Review: N/A
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GENDER-BASED AND SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
INTRODUCTION
Members of the Touro University California (university) community, guests and visitors have the right
to be free from all forms of gender and sex-based discrimination, examples of which can include acts
of sexual violence, sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. All members
of the campus community are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not infringe upon
the rights of others. University believes in a zero tolerance policy for gender-based misconduct. When
an allegation of misconduct is brought to an appropriate administration’s attention, and a respondent is
found to have violated this policy, serious sanctions will be used to reasonably ensure that such actions
are never repeated. This policy has been developed to reaffirm these principles and to provide recourse
for those individuals whose rights have been violated. This policy is intended to define community
expectations and to establish a mechanism for determining when those expectations have been violated.
POLICY EXPECTATIONS WITH RESPECT TO PHYSICAL SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
The expectations of our community regarding sexual misconduct can be summarized as follows: In order
for individuals to engage in sexual activity of any type with each other, there must be clear, knowing
and voluntary consent prior to and during sexual activity. Consent is sexual permission. Consent can be
given by word or action, but non-verbal consent is not as clear as talking about what you want sexually
and what you don’t. Consent to some form of sexual activity cannot be automatically taken as consent to
any other form of sexual activity. Silence--without actions demonstrating permission--cannot be assumed
to show consent.
Additionally, there is a difference between seduction and coercion. Coercing someone into sexual
activity violates this policy in the same way as physically forcing someone into sex. Coercion happens
when someone is pressured unreasonably for sex.
Because alcohol or other drug use can place the capacity to consent in question, sober sex is less likely to
raise such questions. When alcohol or other drugs are being used, a person will be considered unable to
give valid consent if they cannot fully understand the details of a sexual interaction (who, what, when,
where, why, or how) because they lack the capacity to reasonably understand the situation. Individuals
who consent to sex must be able to understand what they are doing. Under this policy, “No” always
means “No,” and “Yes” may not always mean “Yes.” Anything but a clear, knowing and voluntary
consent to any sexual activity is equivalent to a “No.”
POLICY EXPECTATIONS WITH RESPECT TO CONSENSUAL RELATIONSHIPS
There are inherent risks in any romantic or sexual relationship between individuals in unequal positions
(such as teacher and student, supervisor and employee). These relationships may be less consensual
than perceived by the individual whose position confers power. The relationship also may be viewed in
different ways by each of the parties, particularly in retrospect. Furthermore, circumstances may change,
and conduct that was previously welcome may become unwelcome. Even when both parties have
consented at the outset to a romantic or sexual involvement, this past consent may not remove grounds
for a later charge of a violation of applicable sections of the faculty/staff handbooks. The university does
not wish to interfere with private choices regarding personal relationships when these relationships do
not interfere with the goals and policies of the university. For the personal protection of members of
this community, relationships in which power differentials are inherent (faculty-student, staff-student,
administrator-student) are generally discouraged.
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Consensual romantic or sexual relationships in which one party maintains a direct supervisory or
evaluative role over the other party are unethical. Therefore, persons with direct supervisory or
evaluative responsibilities who are involved in such relationships must bring those relationships to the
timely attention of their supervisor. A likely result will be the removal of one of the employees from the
supervisory or evaluative responsibilities, or shift the student out of being supervised or evaluated by
someone with whom they have established a consensual relationship. This includes student supervisors
(of any type) and students over whom they have direct responsibility. While no relationships are
prohibited by this policy, failure to self-report such relationships to a supervisor as required can result in
disciplinary action for an employee.
SEXUAL VIOLENCE -- RISK REDUCTION TIPS
Risk reduction tips can often take a victim-blaming tone, even unintentionally. With no intention to
victim-blame, and with recognition that only those who commit sexual violence are responsible for
those actions, these suggestions may nevertheless help you to reduce your risk of experiencing a nonconsensual sexual act. Below, suggestions to avoid committing a non-consensual sexual act are also
offered:
1. If you have limits, make them known as early as possible.
2. Tell a sexual aggressor “NO” clearly and firmly.
3. Try to remove yourself from the physical presence of a sexual aggressor.
4. Find someone nearby and ask for help.
5. Take affirmative responsibility for your alcohol intake/drug use and acknowledge that alcohol/
drugs lower your sexual inhibitions and may make you vulnerable to someone who views a
drunk or high person as a sexual opportunity.
6. Take care of your friends and ask that they take care of you. A real friend will challenge you if
you are about to make a mistake. Respect them when they do.
If you find yourself in the position of being the initiator of sexual behavior, you owe sexual respect to
your potential partner. These suggestions may help you to reduce your risk for being accused of sexual
misconduct:
1. Clearly communicate your intentions to your sexual partner and give them a chance to clearly
relate their intentions to you.
2. Understand and respect personal boundaries.
3. DON’T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS about consent; about someone’s sexual availability; about
whether they are attracted to you; about how far you can go or about whether they are
physically and/or mentally able to consent. If there are any questions or ambiguity then you
DO NOT have consent.
4. Mixed messages from your partner are a clear indication that you should stop, defuse any sexual
tension and communicate better. You may be misreading them. They may not yet have clearly
resolve the question of how much contact they wish to have with you. You must respect the
timeline for sexual behaviors with which they are comfortable.
5. Don’t take advantage of someone’s drunkenness or drugged state, even if they did it to
themselves.
6. Realize that your potential partner could be intimidated by you, or fearful. You may have a
power advantage simply because of your gender, size, work role or supervisory position. Don’t
abuse that power..
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7. Understand that consent to some form of sexual behavior does not automatically imply consent
to any other forms of sexual behavior.
8. Silence and passivity cannot be interpreted as an indication of consent. Read your potential
partner carefully, paying attention to verbal and non-verbal communication and body language.
In campus hearings, legal terms like “guilt, “innocence” and “burdens of proof” are not applicable,
but the university never assumes a student is in violation of university policy. Campus hearings are
conducted to take into account the totality of all evidence available, from all relevant sources.
The university reserves the right to take whatever measures it deems necessary in response to an
allegation of sexual misconduct in order to protect students’ rights and personal safety. Such measures
include, but are not limited to:
• modification of living arrangements, classroom/study and/or academic arrangements
• interim suspension from campus pending a hearing, and
• reporting the matter to the local police.
Not all forms of sexual misconduct will be deemed to be equally serious offenses, and the university
reserves the right to impose different sanctions, ranging from verbal warning to expulsion, depending on
the severity of the offense. The university will consider the concerns and rights of both the complainant
and the person accused of sexual misconduct.
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT OFFENSES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
1. Sexual Harassment
2. Non-Consensual Sexual Contact
3. Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse
4. Domestic Violence
5. Dating Violence
6. Stalking
7. Sexual Exploitation
1. SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Sexual Harassment is, unwelcome, gender-based verbal, written, online, and/or physical
conduct.
Anyone experiencing sexual harassment in any university program is encouraged to report
it immediately to the university’s Title IX Coordinator, the Dean of Student Services or, any
responsible university employee.
Sexual harassment creates a hostile environment, and may be disciplined when it is sufficiently
severe, persistent/pervasive and objectively offensive that it,
• has the effect of unreasonably interfering with, denying or limiting employment
opportunities or the ability to participate in or benefit from the university’s educational,
social and/or residential programs (currently the university has no residential facilities),
and is
• based on power differentials (quid pro quo), produces the effect of a hostile environment
or retaliation.
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2. NON-CONSENSUAL SEXUAL CONTACT1
Non-Consensual Sexual Contact is
• any intentional sexual touching,
• however slight,
• with any object,
• by a person upon another person,
• that is without consent and/or by force.
Sexual touching includes any bodily contact with the breasts, groin, genitals, mouth or other
bodily orifice of another individual, or any other bodily contact in a sexual manner.
3. NON-CONSENSUAL SEXUAL INTERCOURSE
Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse is
• any sexual intercourse (anal, oral or vaginal),
• however slight,
• with any object,
• by a person upon another person,
• that is without consent and/or by force
Sexual penetration includes vaginal or anal penetration by a penis, tongue, finger or object, or
oral copulation by mouth to genital contact or genial to mouth contact.
4. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
is a felony or misdemeanor crime of violence committed by:
• a current or former spouse or intimate partner of the victim
• a person with whom the victim shares a child in common
• a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse or
intimate partner,
• a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic or family
violence laws of the jurisdiction receiving grant monies (under VAWA) or,
• any other person against an adult or youth victim who is protected from that person’s
acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction.
1 In the State of California sexual assault is a general term which covers a range of crimes, including rape. As defined under California law,
rape is non-consensual sexual intercourse that involves the use of threat of force, violence, or immediate and unlawful bodily injury or
threats of future retaliation and duress.
Sexual intercourse is considered non-consensual and, therefore, rape when the person is incapable of giving consent because s/he is
incapacitated from alcohol and/or drugs, or if a mental disorder or developmental or physical disability renders the victim incapable of
giving consent. Whether the accused is a stranger, acquaintance, spouse, or friend is irrelevant to the legal definition of rape (for the Penal
Code definition of rape, see http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=pen&group=00001-01000&file=261-269).
Beside rape, other acts of sexual assault include forced anal intercourse, forced oral copulation, penetration of the anal or vaginal area with a
foreign object, and forcibly touching an intimate part of another person. Men as well as women can be victims of these other forms of sexual
assault. Unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor (statutory rape) occurs when the victim is considered incapable of giving legal consent
because they are 17 years old or less, even if the intercourse is consensual. Where the person engaging in sexual intercourse with a minor
is not more than three years older than the minor, the crime is a misdemeanor. If more than three years older, then the crime is a felony. If
a student, staff person, member of the faculty or other academic appointee is charged with rape, s/he can be prosecuted under California
criminal statutes, as well as disciplined under appropriate discipline procedures. Even if the criminal justice authorities choose not to
prosecute, the campus can pursue disciplinary action and the complainant can file a civil suit. In addition to rape, as defined by California
law, the University will not tolerate any non-consensual penetration, however slight, or non-consensual fellatio or cunnilingus, and will
take appropriate action when such acts are reported. The definition of sexual assault which is applicable to criminal prosecutions for sexual
assault in California, may differ from the definition used on campus to address policy violations.
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5. DATING VIOLENCE
is violence committed by a person:
• who is or has been in a social relationship or a romantic or intimate nature with the
victim; and
• where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration
of the following factors:
○○ the length of the relationship;
○○ the type of relationship; and
○○ the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship.
6. STALKING
is engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable
person to:
• fear for his or her safety or the safety of others; or
• suffer substantial emotional distress.
7.SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
Sexual Exploitation refers to a situation in which a person takes non-consensual or abusive
sexual advantage of another, and situations in which the conduct does not fall within the
definitions of Sexual Harassment, Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse or Non-Consensual
Sexual Contact. Examples of sexual exploitation include, but are not limited to:
• Sexual voyeurism (such as watching a person undressing, using the bathroom or
engaged in sexual acts without the consent of the person observed)
• Taking pictures or video or audio recording another in a sexual act, or in any other
private activity without the consent of all involved in the activity, or exceeding the
boundaries of consent (such as allowing another person to hide in a closet and observe
sexual activity, or disseminating sexual pictures without the photographed person’s
consent)
• Prostitution
• Sexual exploitation also includes engaging in sexual activity with another person while
knowingly infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or other sexually
transmitted disease (STD) and without informing the other person of the infection, and
further includes administering alcohol or drugs (such as “date rape” drugs) to another
person without his or her knowledge or consent
CONSENT DEFINED2
Consent is knowing, voluntary and clear permission by word or action, to engage in mutually agreed
upon sexual activity. Since individuals may experience the same interaction in different ways, it is the
responsibility of each party to make certain that the other has consented before engaging in the activity.
For consent to be valid there must be a clear expression in words or actions that the other individual
consented to that specific sexual conduct.
A person cannot consent if he or she is unable to understand what is happening or is disoriented,
helpless, asleep or unconscious for any reason, including due to alcohol or other drugs. An individual
who engages in sexual activity when the individual knows, or should know, that the other person is
physically or mentally incapacitated has violated this policy.
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It is not an excuse that the individual responding party of sexual misconduct was intoxicated due to
alcohol and/or drugs and therefore, did not realize the incapacity of the other.
Incapacitation is defined as a state where someone cannot make rational, reasonable decisions because
they lack the capacity to give knowing consent (e.g., to understand the “who, what, when, where, why or
how” of their sexual interaction). This policy also covers a person whose incapacity results from mental
disability, involuntary physical restraint and/or from the taking of incapacitating drugs.
Consent to some sexual contact (such as kissing or fondling) cannot be presumed to be consent for
other sexual activity (such as intercourse). A current or previous dating relationship is not sufficient to
constitute consent. The existence of consent is based on the totality of the circumstances, including the
context in which the alleged incident occurred and any similar previous patterns that may be evidenced.
Silence or the absence of resistance alone is not consent. A person can withdraw consent at any time
during sexual activity by expressing in words or actions that he or she no longer wants the act to
continue, and, if that happens, the other person must stop immediately.
In the State of California, a minor (meaning a person 17 years of age or younger) cannot consent to sexual
activity. This means that sexual contact by an adult with a person 17 year old or younger may be a crime,
as well as a violation of this policy, even if the minor wanted to engage in the act.
FORCE DEFINED
Force is the use of
• physical violence and/or
• imposing on someone physically to gain sexual access.
Force also includes
• threats,
• intimidation (implied threats) and
• coercion
that overcome resistance or produce consent (“Have sex with me or I’ll hit you. Okay, don’t hit
me, I’ll do what you want.”).
• Coercion is unreasonable pressure for sexual activity. Coercive behavior differs from
seductive behavior based on the type of pressure someone uses to get consent from
another. When someone makes clear to you that they do not want sex, that they want to
stop, or that they do not want to go past a certain point of sexual interaction, continued
pressure beyond that point can be coercive.
• NOTE: There is no requirement that a party resist the sexual advance or request,
but resistance is a clear demonstration of non-consent. The presence of force is not
demonstrated by the absence of resistance. Sexual activity that is forced is by definition
non-consensual, but non-consensual sexual activity is not by definition forced.
• In order to give effective consent, one must be of legal age.
• Sexual activity with someone who one should know to be -- or based on the
circumstances should reasonably have known to be -- mentally or physically
2 The State of California definition of consent is positive cooperation in act or attitude pursuant to an exercise of free will. The person must
act freely and voluntarily and have knowledge of the nature of the act or transaction involved, which is applicable to criminal prosecutions
for sex offenses in California, but may differ from the definition used on campus to address policy violations.
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incapacitated (by alcohol or other drug use, unconsciousness or blackout), constitutes a
violation of this policy.
○○ Incapacitation is a state where someone cannot make rational, reasonable
decisions because they lack the capacity to give knowing consent (e.g., to
understand the “who, what, when, where, why or how” of their sexual
interaction).
○○ This policy also covers a person whose incapacity results from mental
disability, sleep, involuntary physical restraint, or from the taking of rape
drugs. Possession, use and/or distribution of any of these substances, including
Rohypnol, Ketomine, GHB, Burundanga, etc. is prohibited, and administering
one of these drugs to another student is a violation of this policy. More
information on these drugs can be found at http://www.911rape.org/
• Use of alcohol or other drugs will never function as a defense to a violation of this policy.
• The sexual orientation and/or gender identity of individuals engaging in sexual
activity is not relevant to allegations under this policy. For reference to the pertinent
state statutes on sex offenses, please see http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/
calawquery?codesection=pen
SANCTION STATEMENT
• Any student found responsible for violating the policy on Non-Consensual or Forced Sexual
Contact (where no intercourse has occurred) will likely receive a sanction ranging from probation
to expulsion, depending on the severity of the incident, and taking into account any previous
campus conduct code violations.*
• Any student found responsible for violating the policy on Non-Consensual or Forced Sexual
Intercourse will likely face a recommended sanction of suspension or expulsion.*
• Any student found responsible for violating the policy on sexual exploitation or sexual
harassment will likely receive a recommended sanction ranging from warning to expulsion,
depending on the severity of the incident, and taking into account any previous campus conduct
code violations.*
*The conduct body reserves the right to broaden or lessen any range of recommended sanctions in the
case of serious mitigating circumstances or egregiously offensive behavior. Neither the initial hearing
officers nor any appeals body or officer will deviate from the range of recommended sanctions unless
compelling justification exists to do so.
EXAMPLES of POLICY VIOLATIONS
1. Amanda and Bill meet at a party. They spend the evening dancing and getting to know
each other. Bill convinces Amanda to come up to his room. From 11:00pm until 3:00am, Bill
uses every line he can think of to convince Amanda to have sex with him, but she adamantly
refuses. He keeps at her, and begins to question her religious convictions, and accuses her of
being “a prude.” Finally, it seems to Bill that her resolve is weakening, and he convinces her
to give him a “hand job” (hand to genital contact). Amanda would never have done it but for
Bill’s incessant advances. He feels that he successfully seduced her, and that she wanted to
do it all along, but was playing shy and hard to get. Why else would she have come up to his
room alone after the party? If she really didn’t want it, she could have left. Bill is responsible
for violating the university Non-Consensual or Forced Sexual Contact policy. It is likely
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that a university hearing board would find that the degree and duration of the pressure Bill
applied to Amanda are unreasonable. Bill coerced Amanda into performing unwanted sexual
touching upon him. Where sexual activity is coerced, it is forced. Consent is not effective
when forced. Sex without effective consent is sexual misconduct.
2. Jiang is a junior at the university. Beth is a sophomore. Jiang comes to Beth’s apartment with
some mutual friends to watch a movie. Jiang and Beth, who have never met before, are attracted
to each other. After the movie, everyone leaves, and Jiang and Beth are alone. They hit it off,
and are soon becoming more intimate. They start to make out. Jiang verbally expresses his
desire to have sex with Beth. Beth, who was abused by a baby-sitter when she was five, and
has not had any sexual relations since, is shocked at how quickly things are progressing. As
Jiang takes her by the wrist over to the bed, lays her down, undresses her, and begins to have
intercourse with her, Beth has a severe flashback to her childhood trauma. She wants to tell
Jiang to stop, but cannot. Beth is stiff and unresponsive during the intercourse. Is this a policy
violation? Jiang would be held responsible in this scenario for Non Consensual Sexual
Intercourse. It is the duty of the sexual initiator, Jiang, to make sure that he has mutually
understandable consent to engage in sex. Though consent need not be verbal, it is the clearest
form of consent. Here, Jiang had no verbal or non-verbal mutually understandable indication
from Beth that she consented to sexual intercourse. Of course, wherever possible, students
should attempt to be as clear as possible as to whether or not sexual contact is desired, but
students must be aware that for psychological reasons, or because of alcohol or drug use,
one’s partner may not be in a position to provide as clear an indication as the policy requires.
As the policy makes clear, consent must be actively, not passively, given.
3. Kevin and Amy are at a party. Kevin is not sure how much Amy has been drinking, but he is
pretty sure it’s a lot. After the party, he walks Amy to her apartment, and Amy comes on to
Kevin, initiating sexual activity. Kevin asks her if she is really up to this, and Amy says yes.
Clothes go flying, and they end up in Amy’s bed. Suddenly, Amy runs for the bathroom. When
she returns, her face is pale, and Kevin thinks she may have thrown up. Amy gets back into
bed, and they begin to have sexual intercourse. Kevin is having a good time, though he can’t
help but notice that Amy seems pretty groggy and passive, and he thinks Amy may have even
passed out briefly during the sex, but he does not let that stop him. When Kevin runs into Amy
the next day, he thanks her for the wild night. Amy remembers nothing, and decides to make a
complaint to the Dean. This is a violation of the Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse Policy.
Kevin should have known that Amy was incapable of making a rational, reasonable decision
about sex. Even if Amy seemed to consent, Kevin was well aware that Amy had consumed a
large amount of alcohol, and Kevin thought Amy was physically ill, and that she passed out
during sex. Kevin should be held accountable for taking advantage of Amy in her condition.
This is not the level of respectful conduct expected of students.
Other Civil Rights Offenses, When the Act is Based Upon Sex/Gender)
• Threatening or causing physical harm, extreme verbal abuse or other conduct which threatens or
endangers the health or safety of any person on the basis of their actual or perceived membership
in a protected class
• Discrimination, defined as actions that deprive other members of the community of educational
or employment access, benefits or opportunities on the basis of their actual or perceived
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• • • • • • membership in a protected class. Discrimination can also involve treating an individual less
favorably because of his or her connection with an organization or group that is generally
associated with people of a certain protected class.
Intimidation, defined as implied threats or acts that cause an unreasonable fear of harm in
another on the basis of actual or perceived membership in a protected class
Hazing, defined as acts likely to cause physical or psychological harm or social ostracism to any
person within the university community, when related to the admission, initiation, pledging,
joining, or any other group-affiliation activity (as defined further in the hazing policy) on the
basis of actual or perceived membership in a protected class; hazing is also illegal under State law
and prohibited by university policy
Bullying, defined as repeated and/or severe aggressive behavior likely to intimidate or
intentionally hurt, control or diminish another person, physically or mentally on the basis of
actual or perceived membership in a protected class
Violence between those in an intimate relationship to each other on the basis of actual or
perceived membership in a protected class (this includes romantic relationships, dating,
domestic 3 and/or relationship violence)4
Stalking5 defined as a course of conduct directed at a specific person on the basis of actual or
perceived membership in a protected class that is unwelcome and would cause a reasonable
person to feel fear6
Any other university rules, when a violation is motivated by the actual or perceived membership
of the victim on the basis of sex or gender or in a protected class, may be pursued using this
policy and process.
Sanctions for the above-listed “Other Civil Rights Behaviors” behaviors range from reprimand up
through and including expulsion (students) or termination of employment.
3The State of California definition of domestic violence is abuse committed against an adult or a minor who is a spouse, former spouse, cohabitant,
former cohabitant, or person with whom the suspect has had a child or is having or has had a dating or engagement relationship, which is applicable to
criminal prosecutions for domestic violence in California, but may differ from the definition used on campus to address policy violations.
4Examples:
• Employee A has been in an intimate relationship with Employee B for over a year; Employee A punches Employee B in the face
during an argument (Dating Violence).
• Student A has been in an intimate relationship with Student B for over a year; Students A & B live together. During an argument,
Student A shoves Student B to the ground (Domestic Violence).
5The State of California definition of stalking is any person who willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows or willfully and maliciously harasses
another person and who makes a credible threat with the intent to place that person in reasonable fear for his or her safety, or the safety of his or her
immediate family, which is applicable to criminal prosecutions for stalking in California, but may differ from the definition used on campus to
address policy violations.
6Examples
• Employee A recently ended an intimate relationship with Employee B. For the past three weeks, B has been sending A 100 text
messages per day and waits by A’s car at the end of each day to beg and plead with her to take him back. When she refuses, he
loses control, makes threatening gestures, and tells her she will regret this. Employee A indicates she is fearful of what B might
do to her (Stalking).
• Mark is a student on campus who has always been fascinated by women who dye their hair. One day, he notices MaryLou,
whose hair is dyed a very bright purple. He follows her home to see where she lives, and begins to track her history, actions
and movements online. His fascination increases to the point where he follows her frequently on campus, takes pictures of her
without her permission, and spies through her window at night with a long-range camera lens. He wants to have her beautiful
purple hair for his own, so that he can stroke it whenever he wants.
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Drug Screening Procedures
DRUG SCREENING PROCEDURES
TUC Students enrolled in the Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy, PA/MPH and Nursing programs must
meet a variety of institutional and third party standards in order to participate in their clinical rotations.
TUC establishes the academic standards and experiential educational standards for all educational
experiences, such as for clinical rotations. Clinical rotation standards and policies are stated in full detail
in each program’s student handbook. However, since the clinical rotation experience is common to
several academic programs, the university drug screening procedures apply to all academic programs
requiring clinical rotations.
Clearance Monitoring and Release of Records
TUC Student Health Center (SHC) facilitates the gathering, collating and validation of the required health
clearance data for student rotations through the E*Value system for all programs except the Nursing
program. In addition to health screening, immunization, and titer requirements, students are required to
pass a drug screen analysis in order to participate in any clinical activity. While the specific thresholds
and drug clearance requirements vary among clinical sites, almost all of the clinical sites require that
students pass a drug screen prior to the first day of rotations. SHC obtains a signed release of information
that includes the student’s approval for the TUC SHC to share the student’s drug screen results with the
student’s clinical rotation sites. Additionally it is acknowledged that the clinical sites may keep copies
of the student’s drug screen results for up to three years after discontinuation of the rotation in order to
comply with the clinical site’s specific accreditation requirements.
Payment
The first drug screen test is paid for through the university collected student health fee. TUC will arrange
for the third party vendor to offer the initial screening on campus at the university expense. All students
who are required to have a drug screen are encouraged to utilize the services provided. Students failing
to attend an on campus drug screening event sponsored by SHC may be required to obtain screening
on their own and pay the costs. Students obtaining a drug screen on their own must request the vendor
to provide a copy of those results to SHC staff. The university pays for the initial drug screen test
(when obtained during SHC arranged on campus events) and may pay for some that are required to be
conducted within 30 days of the start of a rotation. All elective rotations and student requested rotations
requiring additional screening shall be completed at the student’s expense. Students may be responsible
for payment for initial and /or subsequent drug screen tests for other reasons, including, but not limited
to student noncompliance and retesting as the result of positive results.
Screening
TUC contracts with an independent third party to conduct the laboratory analysis and TUC has no
control over the results of the screening. The results are submitted by the third party vendor to the SHC
staff who will record, maintain and report the results to the student’s program and where needed, to
clinical sites (please note that the COM and COP academic programs provide this information to the
clinical sites in the third year).
Notice
Students will be given notice a minimum of seven calendar days prior to the initial drug screening test
Special circumstances that prevent the student from participating in the scheduled drug screen test must
be discussed with the appropriate academic program administrator prior to the test in order to receive
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an “excused absence.” The SHC (for Nursing students the vendor) will send each academic program a
roster of the students who participated in the screening. Students who do not participate are reported
as “no show” for the initial testing to their academic program administrators and will be required to pay
for their initial drug screen test and may be subject to professionalism charges and/or university student
conduct code violations.. Students with an excused absence from the announced drug screen test day
will still be given an opportunity to have the test paid for by the university at an agreed upon date. The
“make-up” test must be completed within seven calendar days of the missed event. Again, the student
who is “making-up” the drug screen test, must request that the vendor provide a copy of the test results
to the SHC or to the Nursing Program administrator.
Reporting of Medication Usage
Students using prescription(s) or OTC medications that may impact the drug screen test must provide
adequate documentation of the medical need and validity of the prescriptions(s) to the Student Health
Center (or if in the Nursing program, to the Nursing program administrator) prior to the testing. The
student is responsible for confirming that the screener noted the medications at the time of the test. A list
of adequate documentation requirements is posted on the TUC SHC website.
Results
Students shall be provided two attempts to successfully pass the drug screen test. Students who fail
the drug test are recommended to seek appropriate drug and alcohol counseling and/or remediation
intervention.
First Failure
The student’s academic program will be notified. The student shall retest at their own expense
within three to five calendar days after receipt of notification of the initial failure SHC and the
academic program will work together to make arrangements for the testing to be completed. Students
acknowledge that this delay may have a serious impact on their ability to complete their scheduled
clinical rotations and that this retaking of the drug screen test will mean that their rotation space may
be given to another student. Furthermore, such delays may result in delayed graduation and additional
tuition and/or fees. Students are referred to their academic programs for information regarding any
additional programmatic disciplinary consequences.
Second Failure
Students who fail the second drug screen test will not be given a third opportunity to pass the drug test
and their academic program administration will be notified of the second failure. Students may face
program dismissal, professionalism charges and/or university student conduct charges for a failed
second drug screen test. Please see the university Student Code of Conduct and the university Drug and
Alcohol Use policy as well as academic program specific student handbooks for more information on
what impact this may have on student enrollment status in a program.
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Touro College and University System
Policy on Academic Integrity - June 2012
INTRODUCTION
In November 2010, President Alan Kadish appointed a broadly representative Task Force on Academic
Integrity to examine the issue of Academic Integrity throughout the Touro College and University
System. The Task Force was charged with the following mission:
1. To examine the current academic culture with regard to cheating and plagiarism, and the
practices and policies of the various Schools and Divisions of the Touro College and University
System (TUCS) regarding the same.
2. To consider issues concerning student plagiarism at Touro and recommend appropriate ways
and best practices to eliminate the phenomenon, to the extent that it exists.
3. To analyze Touro’s approach to test administration and exam security—including repeating test
questions, use of proctors, etc.—and recommend additional policies and actions, as appropriate.
4. To recommend a comprehensive structure and framework at Touro to ensure Academic
Integrity throughout its schools, campuses, and programs.
In addressing the issues raised by the President, the Touro College and University System, under the
leadership of the Task Force, joined the International Center for Academic Integrity (based in Clemson
University), conducted surveys of faculty, administration, and students, and examined best practices
in all areas concerning academic integrity both within the Touro College and University System and
throughout academic institutions nationally and internationally. The Task Force has sought to define
Policies and Procedures that are clear, uniform, and appropriate to address issues of Academic Integrity
at Touro. The Touro College and University System owes a debt of gratitude to the Presidential Task
Force, the members of which are listed in the Appendix.
In developing the TCUS Policy on Academic Integrity, the Task Force drew freely from exemplary policy
documents that were already in place within units of the Touro College and University System, including
those of the New York Medical College, the Touro College School of Health Sciences, Touro UniversityCalifornia and Touro University-Nevada. A college-wide survey was conducted in conjunction with Dr.
Donald McCabe at Rutgers University, President of the Center for Academic Integrity. His participation
and advice have been invaluable.
This document contains a Statement on Academic Integrity Policy followed by a comprehensive
presentation of Violations of Academic Integrity. Additionally, this document provides Best Practices in
the Promotion of Academic Integrity to be adopted by faculty, staff, and students regarding training, test
administration, and plagiarism detection. Finally, the document delineates Procedures in Response to
Violations of Academic Integrity, and contains Recommendations on Implementation of this Policy.
As Dr. Kadish instructed the Task Force, “The issue of Academic Integrity is one that affects every unit
and individual involved in academic life.” It is our hope that the Policies and Procedures Statement will
foster Academic Integrity throughout the Touro College and University System.
STATEMENT ON ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Touro College and University System is a community of scholars and learners committed to maintaining
the highest standards of personal integrity in all aspects of our professional and academic lives. Because
intellectual integrity is a hallmark of scholarly and scientific inquiry as well as a core value of the Jewish
tradition, students and faculty are expected to share a mutual respect for teaching, learning and the
development of knowledge. They are expected to adhere to the highest standards of honesty, fairness,
professional conduct of academic work and respect for all community members.
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Academic dishonesty undermines our shared intellectual culture and our ability to trust one another.
Faculty and administration bear a major responsibility for promoting a climate of integrity, both in the
clarity with which they state their expectations and in the vigilance with which they monitor students.
Students must avoid all acts of dishonesty, including, but not limited to, cheating on examinations,
fabricating, tampering, lying and plagiarizing, as well as facilitating or tolerating the dishonesty of others.
Academic dishonesty lowers scholastic quality and defrauds those who will eventually depend on the
knowledge and integrity of our graduates.
The Touro College and University System views violation of academic integrity with the utmost gravity.
Such violations will lead to appropriate sanctions, up to and including expulsion from the college
community. We commit ourselves to the shared vision of academic excellence that can only flourish in a
climate of integrity.
The Touro College and University System’s policy on academic integrity, which is outlined in this
document, is designed to guide students as they prepare assignments, take exams, and perform the work
necessary to complete their degree requirements, and to provide a framework for faculty in fostering an
intellectual environment based on the principles of academic integrity.
The International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI), of which the Touro College and University
System is a member, identifies five fundamental values of academic integrity that must be present if the
academic life of an institution is to flourish: Honesty, Trust, Fairness, Respect, and Responsibility.1 To
sustain these values, the TCUS Academic Integrity Policy, modeled after that of Rutgers University 2,
requires that a student or researcher:
• • • • • Properly acknowledge and cite all ideas, results, or words originally produced by others;
Properly acknowledge all contributors to any piece of work;
Obtain all data or results using ethical means;
Report researched data without concealing any results inconsistent with student’s conclusions;
Treat fellow students in an ethical manner, respecting the integrity of others and the right to
pursue educational goals without interference. Students may neither facilitate another student’s
academic dishonesty, nor obstruct another student’s academic progress;
• Uphold ethical principles and the code of the profession for which the student is preparing.
Adherence to these principles is necessary to ensure that:
• Proper credit is given for ideas, words, results, and other scholarly accomplishment;
• No student has an inappropriate advantage over others;
• The academic and ethical development of students is fostered;
• The Touro College and University System is able to maintain its reputation for integrity in
teaching, research, and scholarship.
Failure to uphold the principles of academic integrity threatens not only the reputation of Touro, but also
the value of each and every degree awarded by the institution. All members of the Touro community
bear a shared responsibility for ensuring that the highest standards of academic integrity are upheld.
The Touro College and University System administration is responsible for working with faculty and
students to promote an institutional culture of academic integrity, for providing effective educational
programs that create a commitment to academic integrity, and for establishing fair procedures to deal
with allegations of violations of academic integrity.
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VIOLATIONS OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
The following are considered to be violations of academic integrity and are prohibited by the Touro
College and University System. Students, faculty, and other members of the Touro College and University
System community who are in violation of one of the offenses listed below or similar such offenses or
who assist in the commission of such offenses may be subject to sanctions as described below in the
section “Procedures in Response to Violations of Academic Integrity.”
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is defined as the unauthorized use of the writings, ideas and/or computer-generated material
of others without appropriate acknowledgement and the representation of them as one’s own original
work. Plagiarism encompasses acts of inadvertent failure to acknowledge sources, as well as improper
attribution due to poor citation.
When using ideas/words from other sources, the student must clearly define the sources using standard
methods of citation. Plagiarism can occur even when one does not use the exact words of another author.
Paraphrasing written material by changing or rearranging words without the proper attribution is still
considered plagiarism (even if it eludes identification by plagiarism detection software). It is therefore
critically important that students understand how to cite. If students have any questions about the proper
use and citation of material from other sources, they should seek help from their professors.
Intentional Plagiarism
Plagiarism takes many forms. Flagrant forms, or intentional plagiarism, as stated in the Thesis
Guidelines of the New York Medical College 3, include, but are not limited to: purchasing or copying
a paper from the Internet or from a fellow student or anyone else, whether or not that paper has been
published; copying or cutting and pasting portions of others’ work (whether a unique phrase, sentence,
paragraph, chart, picture, figure, method or approach, experimental results, statistics, etc.) without
attribution; copying clinical notes/materials without personally performing the patient examination.
Plagiarized sources may include not only print material but also computer programs, CD-ROM video/
audio sources, emails and material from social media sites and blogs, as well as assignments completed
by other students at Touro College and University System and elsewhere. A more subtle, but equally
flagrant, form is paraphrasing or attempting to put in one’s own words the theories, opinions or ideas of
another without proper citation.
Students may not reuse their own previous work without appropriate citation. This is a form of
plagiarism called self-plagiarism, and may mislead the reader or grader into the erroneous belief that the
current submission is new work to satisfy an assignment.
Students are cautioned against assuming that a fact or idea is common knowledge and are encouraged to
provide citation, to deflect a charge of plagiarism.
Unintentional Plagiarism
Plagiarism is not only the failure to cite but the failure to cite sources properly. If a source is cited but in
an inadequate way, the student(s) may still be guilty of unintentional plagiarism. It is therefore crucial
that students understand the correct way to cite. The rules are relatively simple:
• For exact words, use quotation marks or a block indentation, with the citation.
• For a summary or paraphrase, show exactly where the source begins and exactly where it ends.
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In its policies and disciplinary procedures, the Touro College and University System will seek to
recognize and differentiate its penalties between intentional plagiarism (as defined above) and failure to
cite sources properly. However, both forms are violations.
Cheating on Examinations and Other Class/Fieldwork Assignments
The Student Code of Academic Integrity at the New York Medical College 4 defines cheating as
improperly obtaining and/or using unauthorized information or materials to gain an advantage on
work submitted for evaluation. Providing or receiving assistance unauthorized by the instructors is also
cheating.
Examples of cheating include, but are not limited to:
• Giving or receiving unauthorized assistance to or from another person on quizzes, examinations,
or assignments;
• Using materials or devices not specifically authorized during any form of a test or examination;
• Exceeding the restrictions put in place for “take home” examinations, such as unauthorized use
of library sources, intranet or Internet sources, or unauthorized collaboration on answers;
• Sitting in for someone else or permitting someone to sit in for you on any form of test or
examination;
• Working on any form of test or examination beyond the allotted time; hiding, stealing or
destroying materials needed by other students;
• Altering and resubmitting for re-grading any assignment, test or examination;
• Copying from another individual’s examination or providing information to another student
during an examination;
• Soliciting, obtaining, possessing or providing to another person an examination prior to the
administration of the examination.
Examples of unauthorized assistance include 3:
• Giving or receiving person-to-person assistance or information in any manner, including notes,
text messages, or emails, during an examination or in the preparation of other assignments
without the authorization of the instructor;
• Using crib sheets or unauthorized notes (unless the instructor provides explicit permission);
• Copying from another individual’s exam.
Failure to comply with any and all Touro College and University System test procedures will be
considered a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy.
Research Misconduct and Other Unethical Conduct
The integrity of the scientific enterprise requires adherence to the highest ethical standards in the conduct
of research and research training. Therefore, students and other trainees conducting research are bound
by the same ethical guidelines that apply to faculty investigators. These standards are described briefly
in the New York Medical College Guidelines for Ethical Practices in Research and Policies for Dealing
with Instances of Alleged Violations of Ethical Standards 5 and more fully in the US Public Health
Service Policies on Research Misconduct. 6
Research misconduct is defined in the USPHS Policy as “fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in
proposing, performing, or reviewing research, or in reporting research results.”6 When appropriate,
adjudication will be conducted according to Touro College and University System’s Guidelines for
Ethical Practices in Research cited above.
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In the Student Code of Academic Integrity, the New York Medical College uses the following as examples
of research misconduct 4:
Fabrication
Fabrication means making up information, data, or research results, or pretending to have performed
experiments that were not, in fact, conducted.
Falsification
Falsification means inappropriately altering or manipulating data, images, or information on clinical or
laboratory records, practicum experiences, research results, equipment, and/or processes so that one
possible conclusion or interpretation is favored over others.
Plagiarism (As Research Misconduct)
Plagiarism, on its own a violation of academic integrity, may additionally constitute research misconduct if it
is committed in the context of a research effort.
Misleading or Fraudulent Behavior
Misleading or fraudulent behavior, put simply, is lying, and includes acts contributing to or associated
with lying. It takes on any form of fabrication, falsification or misrepresentation.
Examples include, but are not limited to:
• Reporting false information to gain an advantage;
• Omitting information or data resulting in misrepresenting or distorting findings or conclusions;
• Providing false information to explain lateness or to be excused from an assignment, class or
clerkship function;
• Falsely accusing another of misbehavior, or otherwise misrepresenting information about
another;
• Providing false information about oneself, such as on an application or as part of some
competition;
• Taking credit for accomplishments achieved by another;
• Omitting relevant information about oneself.
Tampering
Unauthorized removal or alteration of College documents (e.g., library books, reference materials, official
institutional forms, correspondence), software, equipment, or other academic-related materials, including
other students’ work, for the purpose of gaining an unfair academic advantage. It should be noted that
tampering as a form of cheating may also be classified as criminal activity and may be subject to criminal
prosecution.
Examples include, but are not limited to:
• Tearing out the pages of an article from a library journal to prevent other students from having
access to the required reading material;
• Intentionally sabotaging another student’s work;
• Altering a student’s academic transcript, letter of recommendation, or some other official college
document;
• Electronically changing another student’s or colleague’s files, data, assignments, or reports.
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Copyright Violations
Academic integrity prohibits the making of unauthorized copies of copyrighted material, including
software and any other non-print media. Individuals, under the legal doctrine of “fair use”, can make
a copy of an article or copy small sections of a book for personal use, or may use an image to help teach
a concept. As a general rule, if you think you might be violating the copyright law, you probably are.
Examples of copyright violations include:
• Making or distributing copies of a copyrighted article for a group (on paper or electronically)
• Disseminating an image or video of an artist’s work without permission (such as a Netter® or
Adam® anatomical drawing)
• Copying large sections of a book
The “fair use doctrine” regarding use of copyrighted materials can be found at the following link:
http://www.copyright.gov.
BEST PRACTICES IN THE PROMOTION OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
By Faculty
Academic integrity is the responsibility of all members of the Touro College and University System.
As educators, we are obligated to demonstrate by word and action the importance of this core value.
As members of the Touro College and University System, faculty members are committed to the
pursuit of truth and the advancement of knowledge, tasks that can be realized only in an environment
fully supportive of academic integrity. Faculty members are therefore expected to participate fully in
establishing an academic environment in which the principles of integrity are understood and practiced
by students.
Training Faculty and Staff
Since promoting academic integrity is a shared responsibility, it is important that appropriate training
and support be offered to both faculty and staff throughout the school year.
• Faculty development programs shall include training regarding educational resources to promote
academic integrity, such as articles/case studies, websites and tutorials.
• Faculty development shall also include training in examination security and plagiarism
prevention, including how to detect different types of plagiarism and awareness of proper
citation.
• Orientation, Faculty Development Days, and Faculty Assembly shall include opportunities to
disseminate the policies and disciplinary procedures of Academic Integrity at the Touro College
and University System.
Training Students
Factors that may influence cheating and plagiarism among students are grade pressure, time pressure,
task pressure, negative personal attitude, lack of awareness, and lack of competence. It is, therefore,
important to provide adequate training of students regarding all of the relevant parts of this Academic
Integrity policy, as well as with as much education and as many opportunities as possible to learn about
citation styles, proper writing skills, and plagiarism avoidance.
Students may find online resources, such as the self-test created by the University of Southern
Mississippi, “How much have you learned about Plagiarism” 7 useful in clarifying how prepared they
are in this area. This test is available to TCUS students via the Touro College Library Website.
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Student Orientation programs shall include sessions on Touro’s Academic Integrity policy, and each
student shall be provided with a copy of the policy at that time. Furthermore, each student must sign an
honor statement. Since many Touro schools or units are mission-based or profession-oriented, the ethical
values of the school mission should be referenced in the statement. Students will also be required to
complete a library-developed session or sessions that demonstrate research method, information literacy,
and proper use of sources.
Faculty members are expected to promote academic integrity in the following ways in their classes:
• Describe academic integrity policies on the first day of class, and refer, in class, to the policy of the
Touro College and University System, including appeal processes.
• Include a clear statement in the class syllabus with a reference to the Touro College and
University System’s academic integrity policy (including the website where the policy may be
found).
• Create process-based or plagiarism-proof assignments (examples are abundant and available, if
needed). Require up-to-date references. Assign oral reports.
• Require that all term reports be submitted electronically, preferably through Blackboard. Students
must be informed that the submitted material will be checked by the instructor for plagiarism.
• Professors may choose to add an honor pledge to each written assignment and exam for students
to sign.
Testing Procedures
In order to reduce the opportunity for cheating on examinations, faculty members should employ the
following best practices whenever possible:
Test Preparation
• Modify or replace a significant portion of the exam questions each time an exam is readministered in a course or administered in a separate section.
• For courses with large numbers of students and close seating, prepare multiple versions of an
exam for that section.
• Prepare different versions of multiple choice exams for use in EACH section of a course, and two
separate exams for very large sections.
• Develop, to the extent possible, “cheat proof” essay or problem-solving questions.
• Prepare a different version of the exam for make-up exams.
A copy of each examination is to be filed with the Department Chairperson or Dean so that he or she can
maintain a historical file on exams used in the course.
Test Duplication and Storage
• Type exams on a secure computer. Do not use Touro computer labs, where students, work/study
students and/or lab technicians can access the files.
• Print and copy exams on secure printers and copiers.
• When duplicating examinations, do the copying yourself, or have a trustworthy administrative
assistant do the copying for you. Ensure that all original copies are removed from the copiers and
copy room.
• Store exams in a secure place, such as the Department office or the faculty member’s paper or
computer files. All exams must be stored in locked file cabinets and secured computers.
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Test Administration: Paper Examinations
• Be present during examinations and actively proctor your own examinations. The Touro College
and University System may supplement the proctoring by assigning extra proctors.
• Do not permit students to have any electronic devices (including cell phones, smartphones,
iPADs or other tablet computers, and flash drives) or personal belongings (purses, backpacks) at
their desks during the examination.
• Separate students by at least one seat, if space permits.
• Maintain control of the paper (including scrap) used during the exams.
Test Administration: Online Tests
• Use appropriate web-browser lock-down software, and a web-cam, as appropriate.
Post-Test Procedures
• If students are permitted to review their exams, conduct the post-exam review in a secure
manner, just as you administered the test.
• All exams must be collected at the end of the review period.
Detecting Plagiarism
The Touro College and University System offers SafeAssign, a plagiarism detection system accessed
through Blackboard. SafeAssign helps faculty prevent plagiarism by detecting unoriginal content in
student papers. Though not 100% foolproof, particularly in instances of paraphrase or translation,
SafeAssign does act as a plagiarism deterrent, and has features designed to help educate students about
plagiarism and the importance of proper attribution of any “borrowed” content.
In addition to SafeAssign, faculty can avail themselves of other anti-plagiarism search engines such as
Yahoo! Google, Google Scholar, Plagiarism.org, AltaVista, Lycos and library databases.
There are many excellent sources of information on plagiarism detection. One of the best is Harris, R.A.
(2001). The Plagiarism Handbook. Glendale, CA: Pyrczak Publishing.
BEST PRACTICES IN THE PROMOTION OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY IN ONLINE
EDUCATION
The Touro College and University System is particularly sensitive to the challenges of academic integrity
in online education because of the physical separation between faculty member and student. The online
teaching environment poses specific difficulties regarding the administration of examinations and the
assessment of student work. These challenges compel the College and University System to be conversant
with developments and best practices in the field of online education, and to be receptive to both new
opportunities and challenges associated with emerging technologies as they are being developed and
implemented.
Following are a number of best practices for promoting academic integrity in online education 8:
Faculty Training and Implementation
• Admission to online educational programs should be monitored carefully to ensure the integrity
of the admissions application process as well as materials submitted to support the admissions
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application.
• A secure student login and personalized password (meeting identity management system
standards) should be required to access online courses and related resources, discussions,
assignments and assessments. Information gathered as part of the identity management system
for these purposes must be safeguarded carefully to protect student privacy.
• Guidance on academic integrity issues in online education should be incorporated routinely in
the training and orientation materials provided to online faculty.
• A link to the Touro College and University System Academic Integrity website should be
provided to online faculty for incorporation in their course materials.
• Online faculty should be made aware of general Touro College and University System policies
and procedures on academic integrity and the reporting procedure (see below) in the instance
that suspected violations of academic integrity are discovered. Touro’s Vice President of Online
Education should also be notified of any action or decision concerning online academic integrity
violations.
Guidelines to Faculty
• Faculty members should present clearly the academic integrity policy within the online learning
environment at the beginning of the course. The course outline for the online course should
contain an explicit heading and section on ACADEMIC INTEGRITY in which appropriate
guidelines and policies would be detailed. Faculty should offer the students the opportunity
to discuss the meaning of academic integrity using the course discussion board or chat room.
The URL link to the Touro College and University System Academic Integrity policy should be
included in course postings.
• Students should be required to read and sign an agreement to abide by the campus academic
integrity policy. An effective way of accomplishing this is through a check-off box on the home
page of the online course.
• In the instance that collaborative projects are assigned, faculty should clarify to students in
writing under a specific course headline the appropriate ground rules for collaboration in online
education. The consequences for failure to abide by the guidelines provided should be clarified in
writing.
• Rubrics, or detailed grading criteria, should be provided for every assignment at the beginning of
the course, so that students understand how they will be graded.
Multiple Assessment Strategies and Prevention of Plagiarism
• Ensuring the academic integrity of the assessment of student learning is an essential faculty
responsibility. Therefore, faculty must be actively involved in structuring appropriate course
assessment. Faculty may choose to use multiple assessment techniques in place of, or to lessen
reliance on, final examinations. Indeed, most distance learning providers use multi-faceted
assessment strategies rather than traditional final examinations. Assessments should be designed
to be frequent, varied, and directly relevant to course learning objectives. One suggestion would
be to make assignments cumulative (students turn in parts of a project or paper throughout
the semester) to minimize opportunities for fraudulent submissions. Examples of learning and
assessment activities include: interactive threaded discussions, writing assignments, quizzes,
capstone projects, group work, and online exams.
• Assessment activities should be modified from semester to semester.
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• Instructors should become familiar with students’ writing styles through multiple submissions
and online discussions.
• Plagiarism detection software (such as SafeAssign or Turnitin) should always be used for written
assignments.
• Both the research process and the product should be evaluated. After an assignment is due, have
students post on the discussion board, describing the assignment and the research method used,
a summary of conclusions, and an abstract (a meta-learning essay).
Examinations
• Since the Touro College and University System is a multi-campus institution, it may be possible
to provide physically-proctored examinations on campus for regular Touro students undertaking
a course through distance learning. In these instances, faculty members are encouraged to use
proctored test sites as appropriate. The primary responsibility for proctoring an examination
remains with the instructor, wherever that is possible. For undergraduate courses, the assignment
of any proctor other than the instructor must be at the direction of the Dean of Faculties or his/
her designee. For graduate courses, the assignment of any proctor other than the instructor must
be at the direction of the Dean/Director of the program.
• Students must be asked to provide a Touro ID or government-issued photo ID when they
participate in a physically-proctored examination for a distance learning course. Students should
be informed of this requirement when the examination is scheduled.
• In the instance that an examination is given online, faculty must be aware of academic integrity
issues in the administration of these exams and consider appropriate steps to minimize these
issues, such as those described below:
○○ Use test banks with large numbers of questions and pull a smaller number of questions
from the test bank.
○○ Randomize the order of answers for multiple-choice questions, so that, for example, the
correct answer for a particular question might be “a” for one student and “b” for another.
○○ Require forced completion on exams, so that students cannot re-enter a test.
○○ A Web browser lock-down service should be used during testing so that students cannot
leave the exam once they have started.
• A variety of technological solutions to minimize the potential for cheating on online examinations
are emerging, including online proctoring services and biometric measuring devices. At
this point, the Touro College and University System has adopted no standard proctoring
technology or approach for all online examinations. However, Touro will continue to monitor
such technology, and such technology may be adopted by individual units on a pilot basis in
coordination with the Touro Vice President of Online Education.
PROCEDURES IN RESPONSE TO VIOLATIONS OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
This Touro College and University System Academic Integrity Policy applies to all students in each of
Touro’s schools. Any act in violation of this Policy or any allegation of misconduct related to this Policy
involving a student must be reported and addressed in accordance with the adjudication procedures
outlined below or those of the student’s school, which at no time will be less stringent than the
requirements and standards set forth in this Policy Statement.
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Reporting a Case of Suspected Plagiarism or Cheating
Faculty members or other members of the Touro community who encounter cases of plagiarism or
cheating should contact the Chair of the relevant department, and inform the offending student of such. The
Chair will report the incident, in writing, to the Dean. The Chair will provide faculty with advice specific
to the individual incident. No grade may be entered onto the student’s record for the course in question
before the issue is resolved, either informally or formally.
Resolution of Academic Integrity Violations
Students who are found to have violated the Touro College and University System’s Standards of
Academic Integrity are subject to sanctions. Each school (see Appendix II for listing of schools) shall
designate the Dean responsible for adjudicating violations of Academic Integrity (herein referred to as the
“Dean” except where otherwise noted). Depending on the school’s Student Handbook or Bulletin, this
may be the Dean of Students, the Dean of Faculties, or another appropriate responsible individual.
As stated above, incidents are reported to the department Chairperson, and a report by the Chair is
submitted to the Dean. The method of resolution of the violation may be either informal or formal.
At the discretion of the Dean or Chair, the student may be removed from the class pending a resolution
of the matter. Should a student action be of such a nature that it is felt that he or she must be relieved
of his/her right to attend the Touro College and University System, the student may be temporarily
suspended from the Touro College and University System upon recommendation of the Dean. In the
case of suspension, an expedited formal hearing will be scheduled. Suspended students may not avail
themselves of the informal resolution process.
Informal Resolution
The student and faculty member may resolve the issue informally—with notice to the Chair of the
Department and the Chair’s consultation with the Dean (which must be accompanied by a written
synopsis of the matter)—and the faculty member, in consultation with the Chair, may impose any range
of sanctions (Class C, D, or E) short of suspension and expulsion. If the student agrees to the decision,
then any disposition will be final. Once accepted by the student, the decision of the faculty member and
Chair is not subject to appeal, and is binding on both the student and faculty member.
The Chair must indicate whether the violation was a minor or inadvertent violation that is not subject
to reporting, or whether the violation is significant enough to warrant reporting. The outcome of the
informal resolution should be reported in writing to the Dean, who will maintain the record of significant
violations for the duration of the student’s academic career.
The informal resolution process is not available to individuals who have been previously reported.
Formal Resolution
In the event that (1) the student denies the charge, (2) the student and faculty member do not agree to
informal resolution, (3) the student is a repeat offender, or (4) for any other reason for which informal
resolution is not appropriate as determined by the Chair or the Dean, then the matter shall be submitted
for formal resolution.
The Touro College and University System has developed the following formal method of resolution to
deal with academic integrity allegations and complaints.
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To institute formal resolution, the following procedures shall be followed:
• The Dean receives a written statement from the instructor or any other complainant, as the case
may be.
• The written statement must include the name of the involved student, the name and status of the
reporting person, and the nature of the alleged act.
• The Dean shall arrange a hearing which, generally speaking, should take place no earlier than
three (3) calendar days and no later than twenty (20) calendar days after receipt of the complaint.
• The hearing shall take place before the Standing Committee on Academic Integrity of the School.
See Appendix II.
• All persons involved in a hearing shall be given adequate notice of all hearing dates, times and
places. Such notice, which may be by email and followed by a hard copy, will be given at least
twenty-four hours prior to any hearing, unless waived by the parties involved.
• Postponements of Committee hearings may be made by the interested parties or the
administration. The student may be granted a postponement if pertinent information or
interested parties cannot for good cause be present at the appointed time. Any postponement
may not extend beyond a three-month period.
• The student charged and the person making the charges will be afforded the following
opportunities:
○○ To review, but not copy, all pertinent information to be presented to the Committee. The
length of time for review shall be reasonable, as determined by the Committee Chair.
○○ To present fully all aspects of the issue before the Committee.
Committee Hearings will proceed under the following guidelines:
• All Committee hearings and meetings are to be closed sessions. The Committee may hear other
people of its choosing who may be knowledgeable about the issue(s) under consideration,
and may investigate relevant written reports, discussions with involved parties, examinations,
papers, or other related documents.
• A quorum of this Committee must be present in order to conduct official business and render a
decision.
• All decisions shall be made by majority vote, the mechanism to be determined by Committee
membership.
• The student has the right to appear in person before the Committee in order to present his/her
case, but, after proper notice of a hearing, the Committee may proceed, notwithstanding the
student’s absence.
• The hearing is academic in nature and non-adversarial. Representation by an attorney is not
permitted.
• A recording secretary may be appointed by the Committee Chair. Transcripts of the proceedings
are not mandatory or required.
• All issues in dispute shall be presented orally by the Committee Chair.
• All information supporting the charges made against a student shall be presented first. Following
this presentation, the student who is under investigation will present his/her side of this issue,
submitting to the Committee information that he/she chooses to submit to support the student’s
stance or position. The Dean, his or her designee, or other members of the Administration may
also meaningfully participate in this information exchange. Pursuant to the Touro College and
University System Code of Conduct, the student is expected not to obstruct the investigation or
proceedings.
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• At the completion of all discussions, the student and his/her accuser may each make a closing
statement. The administration may also be afforded an opportunity to make a statement.
• At any time during the hearing the student, his/her accuser, the Committee, and/or the Touro
College and University System’s representatives may raise questions about the information under
review so that all aspects of the case are clarified.
The Committee shall reach a decision using the following guidelines:
• The Committee will meet in closed session to reach a decision, including recommended sanctions,
if applicable. Such meeting will generally be held within one school day following the hearing.
• If the Committee seeks additional information following commencement of its deliberations, it
will notify the parties within two school days, and reconvene the hearing within five school days
of the conclusion of the original hearing. The Committee’s final decision must then be made.
• The Committee’s decision must be based solely on the evidence presented at the hearing and will
be the final disposition of the issues involved, including sanctions. The Committee’s decision will
be presented in writing to the Dean and the student.
• In the absence of an appeal, the Dean will transmit the Committee’s decision to the Touro College
and University System (TCUS) Academic Integrity Council. Solely in the event of a disparity or
other irregularity in the sanction imposed, the TCUS Academic Integrity Council may remand the
matter to the Dean, noting the new range of permissible sanction.
Academic Appeal Process
• Following notification of the Committee decision, a student may wish to appeal the decision.
He or she has three (3) working days within which to submit a formal written appeal of the
decision to the Dean of the Division or School. The appeal should be accompanied by a narrative
explaining the basis for the appeal. The narrative should fully explain the student’s situation
and substantiate the reason(s) for advocating a reversal or modification of the decision by the
Committee.
• After consideration of the Appeal, the Dean may accept, reject or modify the Committee’s
decision, and will notify the student in writing of the decision.
• The Dean, when notifying the student of the decision, shall inform the student of his/her right
to appeal an adverse decision in the event the sanction imposed was a suspension, expulsion or
revocation of the degree. In all other instances, the Dean’s decision will be FINAL.
• A copy of the Dean’s Final decision will be transmitted to the Touro College and University
System (TCUS) Academic Integrity Council. Solely in the event of a disparity or other irregularity
in the sanction imposed, the TCUS Academic Integrity Council may remand the matter to the
Dean, noting the new range of permissible sanctions, for action consistent with overall TCUS
standards.
In the event the Dean and the Committee have decided to suspend, expel or revoke a student’s degree,
following notification of the Dean’s decision, a student may wish to appeal the decision. He or she has
five (5) working days within which to submit a formal written appeal of the decision to the respective
Chief Academic Officer (e.g., the Provost or Senior Provost) or Presidential designee. The appeal should
be accompanied by a narrative explaining the basis for the appeal. The narrative should fully explain the
student’s situation and substantiate the reason(s) for advocating a reversal of the prior recommendation
or decision by the Committee or the Dean.
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The Provost may grant an appeal only on the basis of one of the following:
• Evidence of bias of one or more of the members of the Committee or of the Dean.
• New material documenting information that was not available to the Committee or a relevant
Dean at the time of the initial decision.
• Procedural error.
The Provost may interview the student, but will not conduct a hearing. The Provost will consider the
merits of the appeal and may even consult the Chair of the Committee. The Provost will notify the
student in writing of the appeal decision. The decision of the Provost shall be final.
Status of Student Pending Action
Pending resolution on charges, the status of the student will not be altered except in cases where the
student has been suspended, in which case an expedited resolution procedure will be in effect. If a
student is suspended for any reason, all as-yet undisbursed financial aid may be withheld unless or
until the action is fully resolved and the student is reinstated. If reinstated, the financial aid funds can
be released to the student. If the student is dismissed, the funds will be returned to the proper agency or
lender.
Sanctions
Sanctions may be imposed by the faculty, the Dean or the Committee.
Sanctions may include the following or combinations thereof 5:
Class A Sanctions:
• Expulsion/dismissal;
• Revocation of awarded degree in the event that the violation is identified after graduation.
Class B Sanctions:
• Suspension (up to twenty-four months)
Class C Sanctions:
• Indication of the disciplinary action in a letter of reprimand, in reference letters, licensure and
regulatory forms, etc. ;
• Notification of the violation to the other schools within the Touro College and University System;
Class D Sanctions:
• Placement on Probation;
• Failure in the course and requiring the student to repeat the entire course/clerkship;
Class E Sanctions:
• Ordering student to take additional ethics tutorials intended to assist student to avoid future
misconduct;
• Reduction of the grade for a particular submitted piece of work, segment of work required for a
course/clerkship or the entire course/clerkship with or without the option of redoing the work;
• Requiring the student to redo the assignment;
Other Sanctions:
• Other sanctions, as deemed just and proper. For example, repeat offenders may be subject to
more stringent sanctions.
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Recordkeeping
Records of the resolution of proceedings shall be kept in accordance with the following:
• If the Committee finds no merit in the allegation under discussion, the Touro College and
University System records of the proceedings shall be sealed and secured in the office of the Dean
until such time as any legal statute of limitations has expired. Upon the running of the limitations
period, all records shall be destroyed. Should a need arise to open the sealed records, the Provost,
Dean, or Chief Compliance Officer shall issue an order to open the record. These records will not
go into a student’s file.
• If the Committee determines that there is merit in the allegation, all matters relative to the
resolution shall be entered in the student’s academic file, with a copy held by the Dean.
A student may see his/her file in accordance with Touro College and University System regulations
concerning inspection of records as spelled out in Guidelines for Access to and Disclosure of Educational
Records Maintained by the Touro College and University System.
RECOMMENDATIONS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICY
Oversight of Policy
A Touro College and University System (TCUS) Academic Integrity Council will be appointed by the
President. The TCUS Council will receive reports on resolution of Academic Integrity issues from the
various units of the TCUS (as spelled out in the above policy) and would be responsible to oversee and
report to the President annually on the implementation of the Academic Integrity policy throughout the
Touro College and University System. The Council would also be responsible for recommending to the
President any changes to this policy.
Distribution of Policy
The official Touro College and University System Policy on Academic Integrity should be distributed by
the President’s Office. It should be added to the Faculty Handbook, Student Handbook, etc.
Honor Statement
The TCUS Academic Integrity Council will draft a template of an Honor Statement that would be adopted
by Division and Schools of the TCUS for use in their individual programs.
Conformance of Individual School Policies
This Touro College and University System Academic Integrity Policy applies to all students in each of
Touro’s schools. Any act in violation of this Policy or any allegation of misconduct related to this Policy
involving a student is to be reported and addressed in accordance with the adjudication procedures
outlined above or those of the student’s school, which in no event will be less stringent than the
requirements and standards set forth in this Policy Statement.
Within three months of the distribution of the Touro College and University System Policy on Academic
Integrity, the Dean of each Touro School or Division shall inform the Touro College and University
System Academic Integrity Council that the School has adopted the Touro College and University System
Policy on Academic Integrity and the existence of the more stringent requirements, if any. In addition, the
Dean of each Touro school or division will inform the TCUS Academic Integrity Council of the identity of
the Dean designated as responsible for Academic Integrity and the composition of the Individual School
Academic Integrity Committee consisting of at least three members, and preferably five. A quorum of
such committee shall be three members.
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REFERENCES
1. Center for Academic Integrity. The fundamental values of academic integrity. 1999.
http://www.academicintegrity.org/icai/home.php
2. Rutgers University. Academic Integrity Policy. 2011 http://academicintegrity.rutgers.edu/
files/documents/AI_Policy_9_01_2011.pdf
3. New York Medical College: School of Health Sciences and Practice. Thesis Guidelines of the
New York Medical College. 2011. http://library.nymc.edu/informatics/ThesisGuidelines.pdf
4. New York Medical College. Student Code of Academic Integrity and
Professionalism. 2010. http://www.nymc.edu/universitypolicies/
StudentCodeofAcademicIntegrityandProfessionalism.html
5. Includes elements of New York Medical College. New York Medical College Guidelines for
Ethical Practices in Research and Policies for Dealing with instances of Alleged Violations of
Ethical Standards. 2004. http://www.nymc.edu/Research/OfficeOfResearchAdministration/
assets/Ethical_Practices_In_Research.pdf
6. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Public Health Services Policies on Research
Misconduct; Final Rule. 2005. http://ori.hhs.gov/documents/42_cfr_parts_50_and_93_2005.pdf
7. With permission from the USM Library to link the Plagiarism test on the website of Touro
Libraries. University of Southern Mississippi Libraries
8. Portions of the BEST PRACTICES IN THE PROMOTION OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY IN
ONLINE EDUCATION section are based on the following sources: “Best Practice Strategies
to Promote Academic Integrity in Online Education Version 2.0, June 2009” and “Student
Authentication” available on the WICHE* Cooperative for Educational Technologies Website
(http://wcet.wiche.edu/).
*Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
Members of the Task Force
Dr. Stanley Boylan, Chair, Vice President of Undergraduate Education and Dean of Faculties
Mr. David Raab, Chief of Staff to the President
Rabbi Moshe Krupka, Senior Vice President of College Affairs
Plagiarism Subcommittee
Professor April Schwartz, JD, Chair, Director of Law Library and Professor of Law
Professor Laurie Bobley, Coordinator of Online Education and Special Education
Dr. Howard Feldman, Chair, Faculty Senate; Professor of Biology, Lander College for Women
Ms. Sara Tabaei, Touro Library Information Literacy Services Director
Dr. Donne Kampel, Associate Dean of Faculties for Development and Evaluation
Examination Security Subcommittee
Dr. Jim O’Connor, Chair, Dean of the College of Education (COE), Touro University, California
Dr. Carole Beckford, Chair, Psychology, New York School of Career and Applied Studies
(NYSCAS)
Dr. Jutta Guadagnoli, Associate Professor in Basic Sciences, Touro University, Nevada (TUN)
Dr. David Lenihan, Dean, Preclinical Medicine, Touro College of Osteopathy, NY (TouroCOM)
Dr. Anthony Polemeni, Vice President of Graduate Education and Dean, Graduate Division
Ms. Frada Harel, Chair, ESL and English, New York School of Career and Applied Studies
(NYSCAS)
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Campus Culture Subcommittee
Dr. Mark Press, Chair, Chair, Department of Psychology, Division of Undergraduate Studies
Dr. Nadja Graff, Associate Dean, School of Health Sciences
Dr. Gordon McCarter, Assistant Dean in the College of Pharmacy (COP), Touro University,
California; Chair, COP Academic Standards Committee
Ex Officio
Mr. Michael Newman, JD, Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel, Touro College
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(Excerpted from) Internet Services and
User-Generated Content Policy
Touro recognizes that emerging Internet-based services offer both potential organizational opportunity
and risk and, as such, requires use of these services in ways that improve the commitment to our
community of students, faculty and staff. These Internet services encompass a broad spectrum of online
activity. For the purposes of this document, “Internet-based services” is defined as those that allow for
user-generated content. These would include, but not be limited to: “wikis,” “blogs” (for which you
write entries or comments); “live”-blogging tools such as “Twitter”; social networks such as “Facebook”
and “MySpace”; professional networks such as “LinkedIn”; streaming media such as “YouTube”;
discussion forums such as “listservs”; instant messaging; and social bookmarking tools such as “Digg.”
Internet-based services extend to services that are not owned, operated, or controlled by Touro, as well
as those that we do control, such as our websites and our Web portal and any networking sites paid to
host a presence on Touro’s behalf.
As an educational institution, we recognize that these Internet-based services can support your
academic and professional endeavors but we are also aware that if not used properly they can be
damaging. Both in professional and institutional roles, students, faculty and staff should follow the same
behavioral standards online as they should offline, and, are responsible for anything they post to a social
media site regardless of whether the site is private (such as a portal open to only the Touro community)
or public site. The same laws, professional expectations, and guidelines for interacting with students,
parents, alumni, donors, media and other college agents apply online as apply offline.
Recognizing the benefits and risks associated with using these services, we have developed a policy to
provide guidance to students, faculty and staff of Touro. This policy does not replace other policies or
guidelines of Touro; it is in addition to specific policies such as the Information Security Policy, Code of
Conduct, or the Acceptable Use Policy. This Policy will be reviewed periodically and will be updated, as
necessary. You are responsible for keeping current on any changes to this or any other Touro policy and
acting accordingly.
Section I: Policies for all Internet Based Services, Including Social Media Sites
1. Protect restricted, confidential and proprietary information: You may not post restricted,
confidential, or proprietary information about Touro, students, faculty, staff or alumni to any
site. Faculty and staff are required to follow the requirements of the Family Education Rights
and Privacy Act (FERPA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and
Health Information Technology Economic and Clinical Health Recovery (HITECH) Act, and to
adhere to all Touro policies associated with privacy and confidentiality.
2. Respect copyright and fair use: Touro will always endeavor to respect the copyright and
intellectual property rights of others and of the Institution. For guidance on these policies and
questions on permissible use or copyrighted material please contact your local Library group at
Touro.
Important Disclaimer
This policy does not form a contract. Touro College reserves the right to amend, modify, supplement
or revoke this policy, in whole or in part, at any time with or without notice in its sole discretion. This
policy is neither written nor meant to confer any rights or privileges on a individual or entity or impose
any obligations on Touro College other than its obligations under the law. As with all Touro College
policies, this policy is written for informational purposes only, may contain errors and may not be
applicable to every situation or circumstance. Any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or
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related to this policy, which is not resolved through Touro College’s internal procedures (hereinafter,
“Disputes”), shall be resolved exclusively through final and binding expedited arbitration conducted
solely by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), or any successor in interest, in accordance with
the AAA Rules then in effect. The location of the arbitration shall be Touro College’s main campus.
3. Touro logos may not be used for endorsements: You may not use “Touro College,” “Touro
University” or any other Touro logo or iconography on personal social media sites unless
permission is granted by the Touro “Legal Department” and the posting is made in conformity
with Touro logo usage policy which is incorporated here by reference. You may not use Touro’s
name or any Touro logo to promote a product, cause or political party or candidate
4. Respect property: Touro computers and use of Touro IT resources are reserved for Touro-related
business as approved by supervisors and in accordance with the Acceptable Use Policy,
incorporated herein by reference.
5. Monitoring: Know that Touro can track Internet usage, as well as review the content of the
usage.
This review may be used to determine the efficacy and legality of usage by Touro employees. We
are particularly concerned with anything that may compromise network security or restricted or
confidential information, such as student records.
6. Terms of service: Adhere to the Terms of Service of any and all social media and Internet
services used. Remember that any services hosted and contracted for on Touro’s behalf are
required to abide by Touro policies and practices, as well.
7. Consequences for infractions: If you work for or represent Touro, we trust you to be responsible
with your work time. Please note that violations of this policy, like any other Touro Policy,
are governed by the Touro Code of Conduct Policy. Any disregard of Touro policies that are
impacted in any way by this policy shall be considered violations and may be grounds for
discipline, including termination of employment.
Section II: Practices for all Internet-Based Services including Social Media
1. Posting, interacting and managing online services on behalf of Touro:
a. Our most valuable commodities are the Touro name and reputation. Only designated
people directly representing Touro are authorized to post and interact online on
behalf of Touro, to reduce risk and ensure our message is consistent and that we’re
not duplicating effort or information. Touro retains ownership of any online content
posted on its behalf, thus it is always important to obtain permission to speak or write
on behalf of Touro; when in doubt ask your supervisor, Program Director and/or
Communications Director.
b. Regardless of whether you are managing a presence (e.g., portal page, Facebook,
etc.) on Touro’s behalf or have contracted this service out on Touro’s behalf, you are
required to adhere to all of Touro’s policies and practices. When managing the site,
consider the following:
i. Have a plan. Departments should consider their messages, audiences, and goals,
as well as a strategy for keeping information on social media sites accurate and
up to date.
ii. Departments that have or wish to have a social media presence should contact
their local communications director or Web Services to discuss logistics and
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planning, and provide the proposed written plan (a form to guide you thru
this process is included as Appendix A) to the Office of the Chief Information
Security Officer (CISO), who will have final review to ensure that all required
parties have reviewed the site and approved program content. All department
sites should designate a point of contact that is responsible for content and
ensuring compliance with Touro policies. Administering a social media site
on behalf of any Touro program requires the Dean, or his/her designee of the
relevant program to make the commitment to managing the “presence” (for
example, on Facebook, this means that if the Dean chooses to create a “page,”
the “page” must routinely be reviewed and any issues arising from posting
addressed on a regular basis); and, requires the program to submit appropriate
documentation that contains the site name of where the posting will appear
(e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.), the name of the Dean and the person charged
with managing the site for the program (a form to guide you thru this process is
included as Appendix A).
iii. For any newsworthy photos, permission to post may not be required. Absent
newsworthiness, any photos or videos posted require a signed permission form
to be on file as per Touro policy. Each Program must maintain all appropriate
authorization forms that allow media to be posted, if used on any site that they
manage.
iv. Include Disclaimers: Disclaimers with Touro legal-approved language must
be prominently displayed on any Web page not maintained by Touro’s Web
Services group or contracted out on Touro’s behalf. The disclaimer may be
modified from time to time and it’s current version is annexed here to as
Appendix B.
v. Removal of post: Posted material that is not in line with Touro policies, Touro
published program content or is in disregard of Touro’s code of conduct or
mission should not be posted and is subject to a request for removal and
approval of the site can be withdrawn.
c. If you are authorized to go on line on behalf of Touro, at any and all times:
i. Identify yourself: Disclose your name and your affiliation with Touro and
include contact information when possible, unless it is clear you are acting on
behalf of Touro as an overall institution or as the “Touro” entity itself. In such
cases, provide contact information for your institution (primary office phone
number and Web address, at a minimum).
ii. Never post restricted, confidential or proprietary information: Refer
to Touro’s Information Security Policy and ask your supervisor, Program
Director and/or Communications Director and the Chief Information Security
Officer (CISO) if you are not sure what is restricted, confidential or proprietary.
iii. Attribute what you post: When providing information that can be sourced,
provide appropriate attribution and permissions, letting others know where
you obtained your information. Be especially mindful of copyright, trademark
and other intellectual property rights.
iv. To foster the smooth administration of the public relations function and ensure
that Touro is in compliance with copyright laws, all members of the Touro
community, when circulating or posting media coverage of or about Touro or
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its community members, must utilize an electronic link to the coverage. By
‘link’ we mean a link to a news article on a media outlet’s website that opens up
to the coverage when one clicks on it.
If such a link is not available and you still desire to post the item, then you must
receive express written permission from the media outlet to post or circulate the
coverage in another manner.
(In other words, if you see a story published in the hard copy of a newspaper,
and you would like to circulate or post it, check to see if it is available online
and copy the link from your browser to circulate it. If a link is not available, you
must obtain written permission to distribute the story internally or externally.
You may not circulate or post PDFs, or copy a story into another document
or Web page and circulate it or post it on a Touro website without written
permission from the media outlet.)
Note that compliance applies to media coverage authored by non-Touro
community members. For op-eds, columns, and other editorial copy
including advertising and ‘advertorials’ authored or co-authored by
Touro community members, other rules may apply. Please call the Office of
Communications or the Office of the General Counsel for questions on these
issues or other permissions questions.
v. Be helpful and professional: Understand that your supervisor and others may
monitor your online activity to be sure it doesn’t interfere with other duties or
reflect poorly on Touro or anything we do. You must respect Touro Policies on
Information Technology, Information Security and Acceptable Use, in addition
to your Staff and Faculty Administration Handbooks.
vi. If a staff member is offered payment to produce a blog for a third party this
could constitute a conflict of interest and must be discussed with employee’s
immediate supervisor and manager and program director, as well as Human
Resources where appropriate.
d. If any staff member is contacted by the media about posts on their blog that relate
to Touro they should speak to their immediate supervisor and manager before
responding and also prior to responding contact and consult with the Director of
Communications.
e. Control of Content: Touro reserves the right to control and remove any content issued
on its behalf, whether the employee/agent had authorization to post on Touro’s behalf,
or not. Touro will work with you to remove content in a way that respects your privacy
whenever possible.
Section III: Personal Social Media
Touro understands and respects that most of us participate in a variety of online activities as
individuals. Sometimes these efforts are good for professional development and in that way are assets to
Touro. Sometimes, however, individual actions online are purely for the sake of connecting with family
or friends, entertainment or distraction. These uses are not beneficial to Touro, but sometimes the lines
between these types of interaction blur.
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1. Examples of good personal social media that are an asset to Touro:
a. a. Suggesting someone contact another Touro employee or program for more
information on a relevant topic.
b. Illustrating connections between Touro and partner organizations (provided the
partner organization approves of such publicizing) and directing others to contact
information for either/both.
c. Connecting with others in the education community, using your real identity, on
LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, our own Web portal or other social networks.
2. Examples of unacceptable personal social media:
a. Speaking on behalf of Touro when not specifically authorized to do so.
b. Revealing restricted or confidential information about Touro.
c. Trying to “friend” students, clients, or others on social networks who may not be
interested in communicating online (e.g., students may prefer not to communicate
with their teachers).
d. Using your real or a fake identity to engage in any illegal or unethical activity,
including but not limited to file sharing, harassing, stalking, defamation, plagiarism,
etc.
3. During work hours
a. Generally, personal use of social media during work hours should be limited so as
not to interfere with work tasks and functions. Think of using time at work for social
media as you would use time at work for personal phone calls or emails.
b. Staff members are not allowed to update their personal blog from a Touro computer at
work if it interferes with their job responsibilities.
4. Furthering Touro’s mission or work
Unless you are authorized to speak on behalf of Touro, be careful how you participate online
in areas relating to Touro’s mission and services. Ask before you post anything that may
be construed as the official view or statement of Touro. See Section II.1 for requirements for
posting on behalf of Touro.
5. Ancillary to Touro’s mission or work (individual professional development)
Employees are encouraged to participate in social networks for professional development.
Ask your colleagues for suggestions on who to follow or what blogs to read to keep up on
industry topics and people of interest. Remember to:
a. Use your real identity and say how you are affiliated with Touro, unless you choose
not to for personal or client safety reasons. In such cases, create an alternate Touro
identity, approved by your supervisor, so others know you are affiliated with Touro.
b. Indicate that you are writing on your own behalf, not Touro’s. Write in the first person.
6. As a Touro employee/agent
a. Any time you can be identified as a Touro employee or agent, you should disclose
your connection to Touro and indicate you are writing on your own behalf, not
Touro’s. If your employer is listed as Touro in your Facebook profile, realize that
what you post there may reflect on Touro as an organization. The same applies to your
LinkedIn profile or anywhere that your Touro affiliation is indicated.
b. Remember we live and work in relatively small (online and offline) communities.
Even if you are not directly self-identified as a Touro employee/agent, people may
know you work or volunteer for Touro. Anything you say or do online under your real
name can reflect on Touro. Please be mindful of this fact and act responsibly during all
of your online activity.
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c. Use your personal email address and other contact information for non-Touro
correspondence and participation.
7. Posting anonymously or with a pseudonym
Posting under a fake name or identity is discouraged, unless you believe it to be necessary
for privacy or security reasons. Instead, try adjusting your privacy settings on social network
sites to limit visibility. If you do create a pseudonym, it is good practice to keep it consistent
across networks/platforms, so you can be accountable for that activity. As noted above,
creating or using a fake identity for the purpose of illegal or unethical activity is explicitly
prohibited at Touro and is in violation of the Touro Information Security Policy.
8. Identifiable as a Touro employee/agent
a. Touro is not interested in monitoring or censoring what you do on your own time. But
it’s important to remember that some online actions can affect your employment or
service with Touro even if they are done on your own time and equipment.
b. If you mention Touro, disclaimers should be visible on all blogs, something like “these
are my personal views and not those of Touro.”
c. Staff members are free to talk about non-confidential Touro programs and content on
their blogs, but if there is any doubt, staff members should consult their immediate
supervisors and managers for clarification of what may and may not be posted.
Supervisors and managers should coordinate through their Office of Communications
if there is any question whether the content is an appropriate representation of Touro.
d. Personal blogs and websites should not reveal confidential information about Touro.
If in doubt about what might be confidential, staff members should consult their
immediate supervisors and managers for clarification.
e. Personal blogs and websites should not be used to attack or abuse colleagues. Staff
members should respect the privacy and the feelings of others. Remember also that if
you break the law on a blog (for example, by posting something defamatory), you will
be personally responsible.
f. If a staff member thinks something on their blog or website gives rise to concerns about
a conflict of interest, and in particular concerns impartiality or confidentiality, this
must be discussed with their immediate supervisor and manager. An Incident Report
Form must be filed.
9. Anonymous or with a pseudonym
If you post anonymously or use a pseudonym that does not connect you to your real identity
or affiliation with Touro, remember that you are still responsible for abiding by Touro
policies associated with your online activity and you should always be respectful of Touro
and its clients, vendors, partners and competitors.
Disclaimer:
Owner and Touro make no warranties, either expressed or implied; concerning the accuracy,
completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information contained on this website or any other website
to which this site is linked (hypertext links on this website allow you to leave this website and enter
websites not under the control of Touro or Owner), and expressly disclaim liability for errors and
omissions in the contents of this website, links, or linked websites. Your use and/or viewing of this
website is acceptance of the terms of this Disclaimer.
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Unsolicited Ideas and Concepts and Claims Resulting from Use of this Website
Any information provided to Owner in connection with this website shall be provided on a nonconfidential basis. User shall not submit licensed material or material owned by another; Owner shall
be free to use the information on an unrestricted basis and such information will become the exclusive
property of Owner to be used by it as it deems appropriate without compensation of any kind to any
other party.
Indemnification and Venue of Disputes
As a condition of use of this website, you agree to indemnify Owner and Touro from any and all
liabilities from your use of this website. By accessing and/or using this website, the Internet user
agrees that any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or related to this website or its contents shall
be resolved exclusively through final and binding expedited arbitration conducted by the American
Arbitration Association (“AAA”) by one arbitrator who shall be an attorney, in New York, New York, in
accordance with the AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules then in effect. Unless otherwise required by
law, each party shall bear his/her or its costs of arbitration, including attorney’s fees; provided, however,
that the arbitrator may award costs and attorney’s fees to the prevailing party under the provisions of
any applicable law. The arbitrator shall not award any special, direct, indirect, punitive, incidental or
consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use of this including, without limitation,
any lost profits, business interruption, or loss of programs or information even if Owner or Touro
has been specifically advised of the possibility of such damages. The Internet user understands that,
by viewing this website, he/she is electing to resolve all Disputes described above exclusively in an
arbitration forum rather than in a judicial forum, and he/she is, to the extent permitted by law, waiving
any right he/she may have to a jury trial of any such Dispute. The Internet user agrees that if for any
reason any Dispute arises out of this website and is, for some reason, resolved in court rather than
through arbitration, then, to the extent permitted by law, trial of that Dispute will be to a judge sitting
without a jury, and the Internet user specifically waives any rights he may have to trial by jury of any
such Dispute.
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INDEX
About Touro University............................................................................................................. 12
Academic Appeal Process.......................................................................................................... 68
Academic Integrity Statement................................................................................................... 48
Academic Probation.................................................................................................................... 70
Academic Progress and Disciplinary Actions......................................................................... 66
Academic Record Privacy/FERPA........................................................................................... 49
Academic Records ...................................................................................................................... 69
Academic Regulations & Policies.............................................................................................. 48
Academic Services Contact Information.................................................................................. 98
Academic Standing..................................................................................................................... 67
Academic Support and Academic Services............................................................................. 98
Academic Suspension ................................................................................................................ 67
Accepted Students - Additional Requirements....................................................................... 37
Accommodation for Board Examinations............................................................................... 153
Accommodation Requests......................................................................................................... 155
Accommodations......................................................................................................................... 97
Accommodations (Types of)..................................................................................................... 151
Accreditations.............................................................................................................................. 18
Adding Classes............................................................................................................................ 52
Admission Records...................................................................................................................... 69
Admissions................................................................................................................................... 25
Admissions Cycles...................................................................................................................... 32
Admissions Office Contact Information.................................................................................. 25
Admissions Requirements by Academic Programs .............................................................. 33
Advanced Placement Credit ..................................................................................................... 28
Advanced Standing/Credit for Previous Courses ................................................................ 28
Alcohol Policy For Student Events........................................................................................... 107
Applicant Records ...................................................................................................................... 29
Application Deadlines and Entry Points ................................................................................. 27
Application Information............................................................................................................. 26
Application Types and Sources................................................................................................. 26
Arbitration................................................................................................................................... 163
Audited Courses.......................................................................................................................... 54
Background Check Disclosure................................................................................................... 28
Board of Trustees......................................................................................................................... 15
Bookstore...................................................................................................................................... 89
Building Street Addresses.......................................................................................................... 14
Bursar............................................................................................................................................ 72
Bursar Office Contact Information............................................................................................ 72
Campus Resources...................................................................................................................... 86
Catalog Disclaimer....................................................................................................................... 3
Catalog Rights.............................................................................................................................. 17
Changes in Enrollment............................................................................................................... 51
Changing of Grades.................................................................................................................... 65
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Cheating (Reporting).................................................................................................................. 193
Cheating on Examinations and Other Class/Fieldwork Assignments.............................. 186
Class Attendance Requirements................................................................................................ 54
Class Rank.................................................................................................................................... 59
Clearance Monitoring and Release of Records........................................................................ 44
Code of Responsibilities and Rights........................................................................................ 156
Compliance/Responsibilities ................................................................................................... 154
Computer Services & Electronic Resources............................................................................. 89
Conduct and Discipline Resolution Process........................................................................... 160
Conduct Violations..................................................................................................................... 144
Confidentiality of Records......................................................................................................... 153
Conformance of Individual School Policies............................................................................ 197
Constitution Day.......................................................................................................................... 89
Continuous Enrollment.............................................................................................................. 50
Copyright Violations.................................................................................................................. 188
Correspondence .......................................................................................................................... 27
Counseling Center....................................................................................................................... 95
Counseling Center Contact Information.................................................................................. 95
Course Substitution .................................................................................................................... 32
Credit Hours................................................................................................................................. 62
Crime Awareness & Campus Security Act (Clery Act Information)................................... 45
Data Integrity............................................................................................................................... 29
Degrees Offered........................................................................................................................... 23
Detecting Plagiarism.................................................................................................................. 190
Diplomas....................................................................................................................................... 60
Disability Parking........................................................................................................................ 98
Disciplinary Probation............................................................................................................... 159
Disciplinary Records .................................................................................................................. 69
Disclosure and Access to Records ............................................................................................ 68
Disclosure of Student Directory Information ......................................................................... 69
Distribution of Policy................................................................................................................. 197
Document Inclusion/Exclusion Policy..................................................................................... 29
Dress Code................................................................................................................................... 108
Dropping Classes......................................................................................................................... 52
Drug Conviction Notification and Imposed Sanctions:........................................................ 136
Drug Free Workplace ................................................................................................................. 43
Drugs, Alcohol, Firearms & Hazing........................................................................................ 108
Drug Screening Procedures ....................................................................................................... 44
Dual Degree Credit ..................................................................................................................... 28
Eating and Drinking in Classrooms/Laboratories................................................................ 108
Elective Courses........................................................................................................................... 53
Eligibility....................................................................................................................................... 25
Emergency Contact Information (Maintaining)...................................................................... 55
Emergency Information.............................................................................................................. 46
Emergency Management & Campus Emergency Telephones.............................................. 47
Enrollment Status........................................................................................................................ 50
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Enrollment Verifications............................................................................................................. 51
Event Policy................................................................................................................................. 104
Everbridge Emergency Alert System........................................................................................ 46
Examinations............................................................................................................................... 192
Examination Security Subcommittee....................................................................................... 198
Expulsion...................................................................................................................................... 61
Fabrication................................................................................................................................... 187
Falsification.................................................................................................................................. 187
Federal Graduate Plus Loans .................................................................................................... 82
Federal Work-Study Program.................................................................................................... 79
FERPA........................................................................................................................................... 49
Financial Aid Basics.................................................................................................................... 80
Financial Aid Office Contact Information................................................................................ 78
Financial Aid Professional Judgment....................................................................................... 79
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)............................................................ 82
Financial Aid Website................................................................................................................. 78
Financial Aid Website Resources............................................................................................. 165
Fire Drills, Building Coordinators & Safety Week................................................................. 47
First Failure.................................................................................................................................. 182
Formal Method of Resolution................................................................................................... 145
Formal Resolution...................................................................................................................... 193
Formal Resolution Process........................................................................................................ 160
Gifts (Student/Class).................................................................................................................. 92
Grade Appeal Process................................................................................................................. 66
Grades........................................................................................................................................... 62
Grades (Defined).......................................................................................................................... 64
Grade System............................................................................................................................... 63
Graduation ................................................................................................................................... 59
Graduation Requirements and Steps........................................................................................ 59
Grievances................................................................................................................................... 144
Guidelines to Faculty................................................................................................................. 191
Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) Military Scholarship Program............. 85
Health Risks................................................................................................................................. 137
Health Center (Student Health Center - SHC)........................................................................ 92
Historical Development of Touro University California....................................................... 12
Honors........................................................................................................................................... 59
Honor Statement......................................................................................................................... 197
Housing Information.................................................................................................................. 90
Immunization, Health History, and Physical Examination Requirements......................... 38
Immunization Requirements (Pre-Matriculation).................................................................. 37
Impairment of Life Safety Devices/Systems.......................................................................... 109
Incomplete “(INC)”..................................................................................................................... 64
Indemnification and Venue of Disputes................................................................................. 206
Informal Method of Resolution................................................................................................ 145
Informal Resolution.................................................................................................................... 193
Informal Resolution Process..................................................................................................... 160
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Information Technology Contact Information........................................................................ 90
Institutional Advancement ..................................................................................................... 100
Institutional Environment......................................................................................................... 108
Institutional Goals for the University....................................................................................... 16
Institutional Regional Accreditation......................................................................................... 18
Institutional Student Learning Outcomes................................................................................ 16
Jewish Life and Campus Life.................................................................................................... 110
Kosher Food Guidelines............................................................................................................ 113
Lactating Mothers....................................................................................................................... 153
Lactation Break Period............................................................................................................... 154
Lactation Facilities...................................................................................................................... 154
Late Registration.......................................................................................................................... 50
Leave of Absences....................................................................................................................... 55
Leave of Absences (Dual Enrollment)...................................................................................... 57
Leave of Absences (Unapproved)............................................................................................. 57
Library........................................................................................................................................... 87
Library Contact Information...................................................................................................... 88
Loan Repayment Plan Options.................................................................................................. 79
Loans Available (Types of)......................................................................................................... 78
Lockers ......................................................................................................................................... 87
Logo (Use of)............................................................................................................................... 106
Lost and Found ........................................................................................................................... 87
Master Calendar............................................................................................................................ 9
Maternity Leave of Absence...................................................................................................... 58
Matriculation and Registration Process................................................................................... 49
Medical Leave of Absence.......................................................................................................... 58
Medical Records and Immunization Record Keeping........................................................... 37
Medication Usage (Reporting of).............................................................................................. 45
Military Leave of Absence.......................................................................................................... 58
Misleading or Fraudulent Behavior......................................................................................... 187
Mission of Touro College .......................................................................................................... 16
Mission of Touro University California................................................................................... 16
Monitoring Academic Enrollment and Satisfactory Academic Progress............................ 82
Name Badges (Student Identification)..................................................................................... 42
Name Change............................................................................................................................... 55
National Student Clearinghouse............................................................................................... 51
New Student Arrival at TUC..................................................................................................... 42
New Student Orientation........................................................................................................... 42
Non-Discrimination Policy......................................................................................................... 24
On-Campus Student Events...................................................................................................... 104
Oversight of Policy..................................................................................................................... 197
Parking.......................................................................................................................................... 86
Peer Tutoring................................................................................................................................ 99
Permanent, Local Address, Emergency Contact Information.............................................. 55
Physical Exam Requirement (Pre-Matriculation)................................................................... 37
Plagiarism.................................................................................................................................... 185
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Plagiarism (Multiple Assessment Strategies and Prevention)............................................. 191
Plagiarism or Cheating (Reporting)......................................................................................... 193
Post-Test Procedures ................................................................................................................. 190
Pre-Matriculation Immunization Requirements .................................................................... 37
Pre-Matriculation Physical Exam Requirement...................................................................... 37
Principles of Excellence - Executive Order 13607................................................................... 85
Print Publicity............................................................................................................................. 106
Probation (Terms)........................................................................................................................ 71
Provosts’ Welcome....................................................................................................................... 8
Publications................................................................................................................................. 106
Publicity Policy........................................................................................................................... 106
Rabbi Contact Information........................................................................................................ 110
Re-Admission Policy................................................................................................................... 27
Recording of Lectures................................................................................................................. 90
Recordkeeping............................................................................................................................ 197
Recourse....................................................................................................................................... 155
Refunds......................................................................................................................................... 72
Registrar Contact Information................................................................................................... 49
Registrar Office............................................................................................................................ 48
Registration................................................................................................................................... 42
Rehabilitation.............................................................................................................................. 137
Reimbursement Guidelines....................................................................................................... 114
Release of Diplomas.................................................................................................................... 60
Remediation................................................................................................................................. 53
Repeating Classes........................................................................................................................ 53
Reporting of Medication Usage................................................................................................. 45
Request for Accommodation Procedures and Information.................................................. 96
Research Misconduct and Other Unethical Conduct............................................................ 186
Residency Program Learning Outcomes................................................................................. 126
Resolution of Academic Integrity Violations......................................................................... 193
Resolution Process for Disputes and Grievances and Misconduct..................................... 160
Room Reservations ..................................................................................................................... 91
Safety Week.................................................................................................................................. 47
Satisfactory Academic Progress................................................................................................ 70
Satisfactory Progress and Veterans Benefits............................................................................ 70
Scholarships.................................................................................................................................. 73
Screening....................................................................................................................................... 44
Second Failure............................................................................................................................. 182
Sexual Harassment..................................................................................................................... 109
Shabbat Holidays........................................................................................................................ 111
Smoking....................................................................................................................................... 108
Special Status Student................................................................................................................. 28
Student Activities....................................................................................................................... 103
Student Activities Contact Information.................................................................................. 104
Student Affairs ............................................................................................................................ 22
Student Club Application Process........................................................................................... 103
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Student Conduct Code............................................................................................................... 144
Student Disability Services......................................................................................................... 96
Student Government Association Club Approval Process.................................................. 103
Student Government Association Contact Information....................................................... 102
Student Government Association (SGA)................................................................................ 102
Student Health Center Contact Information........................................................................... 92
Student Health Center (SHC).................................................................................................... 92
Student Health Fee...................................................................................................................... 93
Student Health Insurance Plan/Health Care.......................................................................... 43
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)..................................................................................... 94
Student Leader Responsibilities .............................................................................................. 103
Student Organization Infractions of Student Activities Policies......................................... 107
Student Organizations............................................................................................................... 102
Student Promotion/Academic Standards Committees (SPC).............................................. 68
Student Records........................................................................................................................... 68
Student Records (Procedure for Disclosure and Access to).................................................. 69
Student Representation on College/University Committees.............................................. 103
Student Resources ...................................................................................................................... 90
Student Responsibilities............................................................................................................ 157
Students Rights........................................................................................................................... 157
Study Room Reservation Guidelines........................................................................................ 99
Substance Abuse Definitions.................................................................................................... 108
Suspension ................................................................................................................................... 61
Tampering.................................................................................................................................... 187
Technical Standards for Admission.......................................................................................... 27
Temporary Disabilities............................................................................................................... 98
Test Administration: Online Tests .......................................................................................... 190
Test Administration: Paper Examinations ............................................................................. 190
Test Duplication and Storage ................................................................................................... 189
Testing Procedures..................................................................................................................... 189
Test Preparation ......................................................................................................................... 189
Time Limit for Completion of Degree...................................................................................... 54
Training Faculty and Staff......................................................................................................... 188
Training Students....................................................................................................................... 188
Transcript Requirements............................................................................................................ 41
Transcripts.................................................................................................................................... 54
Transfer Deadlines...................................................................................................................... 31
Transfer of Coursework.............................................................................................................. 31
Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements..................................................... 29
Transfer Students......................................................................................................................... 29
Tuition........................................................................................................................................... 75
Tuition and Fees........................................................................................................................... 72
Tuition and Financial Assistance.............................................................................................. 72
Tuition Charges to Students in Special Enrollment Circumstances ................................... 73
Tuition Memos............................................................................................................................. 73
Tuition Payment.......................................................................................................................... 75
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Tuition Refund Schedule............................................................................................................ 76
Unapproved LOA........................................................................................................................ 57
Unintentional Plagiarism........................................................................................................... 185
University Administration......................................................................................................... 21
University Location Information............................................................................................... 14
University Non-Discrimination Policy .................................................................................... 24
Unsatisfactory “(U)”.................................................................................................................... 64
Unsatisfactory with remediation “(U/P)”............................................................................... 64
Unsolicited Ideas and Concepts and Claims Resulting from Use of this Website............ 206
Updating Everbridge Contact Information............................................................................. 46
Use of the TUC Logo.................................................................................................................. 106
Vehicle Towing ........................................................................................................................... 86
Veterans Benefits......................................................................................................................... 84
Vision Statement of Touro University California................................................................... 16
Visitors.......................................................................................................................................... 14
Waiver of Degree Requirement ................................................................................................ 31
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)......................................................... 18
Withdrawal Procedures.............................................................................................................. 60
Withdrawal Unsatisfactory “(W/U)”....................................................................................... 65
Withdrawal “(W)”....................................................................................................................... 65
Withdrawal (Dual Enrollment/Joint Program)...................................................................... 61
Withdraw Notes........................................................................................................................... 74
Yellow Ribbon Program............................................................................................................. 85
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